| A quinsy, also known as a peritonsillar abscess, is an abscess between
the back of the tonsil and the adjoining wall of the throat. It occurs when infection
spreads from the tonsillar bed to the surrounding tissues, usually following a severe
attack of tonsillitis. Quinsy is now rare because most people get effective treatment
for tonsillitis early enough to prevent it. It can require a stay in hospital.
Phage Therapy
Phage Therapy Center
Phage Therapy Center treats antibiotic-resistant infections. [More information...]
Additional Information About Phage Therapy for This Condition
Evergreen State College
Phage Therapy as Antibiotics
March
2000 Addendum
Merck
Staphylococcal Infections
Eliava Institute
List of Bacteriophages
Intelligent Synthesis of the Scientific Literature
Bacteriophage Therapy
Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Bacteriophage
Therapy
Medical Information
Mayo Clinic
Strep Throat
If not treated, strep throat infections can sometimes cause complications such as
rheumatic fever. This serious disease can cause painful and inflamed joints and a rash,
and can even result in damage to heart valves. |
