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Quinsy - Peritonsillar Abscess
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
Most people with a peritonsillar abscess have a sore throat for a few days that suddenly becomes very severe. It usually involves only one side. It almost never occurs in someone who has had a tonsillectomy.
Other signs and symptoms of a peritonsillar abscess include the following:
If severe swelling occurs around the abscess, the person may have difficulty breathing.