IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A childhood disease characterized by enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty swallowing, fever, and chills is called
A
adenitis
B
lymphadenitis
C
varicella
D
tonsillitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause. The infection may also be seen in other parts of the throat. One such infection is called pharyngitis. Tonsillitis is very common in children.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is common for tonsils to get infected by viruses or bacteria (bacterial tonsillitis is sometimes called strep throat). Tonsillitis is common in children of all ages and often occurs when children have a cold, with a runny nose and a cough. In teenagers, glandular fever can cause severe tonsillitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the pharynx, between the tonsils and the voicebox, is affected, its called pharyngitis, and when the tonsils are affected it’s called tonsillitis. If your child has inflammation of both the pharynx and the tonsils, its called pharyngotonsillitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -rhinoviruses – which cause the common cold. the influenza virus. parainfluenza virus – which causes laryngitis and croup. enteroviruses – which cause hand, foot and mouth disease. adenovirus – which is a common cause of diarrhoea. the rubeola virus – which causes measles. 13-Feb-2023

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