An adolescent presents with high fever, sore throat, odynophagia, possibly with neck swelling. A tonsillar infection is suspected, but how severe?
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The uvula in the back of the throat may be shifted away from the swelling. The neck and throat may be red and swollen on one or both sides.
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swelling Fever Headache Muffled voice Tender glands of the jaw and throat An exam of the throat often shows swelling on one side and on the roof of the mouth.
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