A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. [2] Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice. [1] Pain is usually worse on one side. [1] Complications may include blockage of the airway or aspiration pneumonitis. [1]

Tonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils, while a peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue next to your tonsils. A peritonsillar abscess is often a complication of tonsillitis, but this isn’t always the case. Who usually gets peritonsillar abscesses?

2023年7月17日 · Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is the localized collection of pus in peritonsillar space between the tonsillar capsule and superior constrictor muscle. It was first described in the 14th century and became more extensively known in the 20th century after the antibiotic era started.

2021年7月20日 · Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of acute tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils (see the separate Tonsillitis article) 1 . In peritonsillar abscess, there is pus trapped between the tonsillar capsule and the lateral pharyngeal wall 2 .

2021年1月1日 · A peritonsillar abscess (also known as quinsy) is a complication of acute tonsillitis in which pus collects in the peritonsillar space. If untreated it may lead to deep neck space infection. Quinsy affects around 12 per 100,000 people in England. 1

2019年2月27日 · Quinsy, or peritonsillar abscess, is among the commonest deep infections of the adult head and neck. In contrast to tonsillitis, it occurs in adults and the bacteria responsible...

2023年7月27日 · Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, often appear as a result of tonsillitis. These abscesses are uncommon because doctors tend to treat strep throat and tonsillitis...

2022年1月18日 · Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, usually occur as a complication of tonsillitis. They most often are caused by "strep throat" bacteria (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci). If a peritonsillar abscess is not treated promptly, the infection can spread to the neck, roof of the mouth and lungs.

Quinsy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is a rare and potentially serious complication of tonsillitis. You should see your GP if you or your child have symptoms of quinsy. In quinsy,...

2025年2月18日 · Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a bacterial infection that causes pus to collect near the tonsils and the back of the throat. It usually starts with bacteria responsible for strep throat or staph infection, or is co-occurring with mononucleosis.