Information from Your Family Doctor: Peritonsillar Abscess: What You Should Know

摘要

What is peritonsillar abscess? A peritonsillar abscess (pair-ee-TON-sill-er AB-sess) is when a sore filled with pus (a thick, whitish-yellow fluid) forms near one of your tonsils at the back of your throat. Most of these abscesses are a complication of tonsillitis (an infection of the tonsils), but infectious mononucleosis (also called mono) or tooth or gum infections can also cause them.