What causes suppurative tonsillitis?


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Pyogenic tonsillitis is mainly caused by B hemolytic streptococcus infection, other bacteria can also cause, common causes include seasonal changes, environmental factors, infection factors, excessive fatigue, etc., special groups are more prone to disease, can cause a variety of complications, should seek medical attention and treatment in time. Pyogenic tonsillitis is mainly caused by type B hemolytic streptococci infection. In addition, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc. can also cause the disease. These bacteria are usually present in the mouth and tonsillar crypts. When the body's resistance is reduced, the bacteria will multiply and secrete toxins, causing tonsillitis. Common causes include: Seasonal factors: This disease occurs frequently in spring and autumn, when climate changes, the body's immunity drops, easy to infect bacteria. Environmental factors: long-term exposure to high temperature, dust, smoke and other environments, or excessive use of voice, can lead to tonsillitis resistance decline, causing infection. Infection factors: upper respiratory tract infection, acute pharyngitis and other diseases, if not treated in time, can be secondary tonsillitis. Other factors: Excessive fatigue, malnutrition, lack of exercise, etc., can also lead to decreased body resistance, increasing the risk of the disease. In addition, some special groups, such as children, the elderly, patients with immunodeficiency or other underlying diseases, due to their own weak resistance, more prone to suppurative tonsillitis. It should be noted that suppurative tonsillitis can cause a variety of complications, such as peritonsillar abscess, acute otitis media, acute sinusitis, etc., which seriously affect the health of patients. Therefore, if fever, sore throat and other symptoms occur, they should seek medical attention in time, make a clear diagnosis, and treat under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, such as balanced diet, moderate exercise, adequate rest, etc., helps to improve the body's resistance and prevent the occurrence of this disease.