MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacterial tonsillitis can be caused by a number of different bacteria, but it’s usually due to group A streptococcus bacteria. In the past, serious bacterial infections, such as diphtheria and rheumatic fever, have been linked with tonsillitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -most children and adults get viral tonsillitis (caused by a virus), which clears up on its own. for bacterial tonsillitis (caused by bacteria), a GP may prescribe antibiotics.