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Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. Your tonsils and adenoids are part of your lymphatic system. Your tonsils are in the back of your throat and your adenoids are higher up, behind your nose. They help protect you from infection by trapping germs coming in through your mouth and nose. Sometimes your tonsils and adenoids become infected themselves. Enlarged adenoids can be sore, make it hard to breathe and cause ear problems.

Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter

A 131-case diphtheria outbreak in Australia’s Northern Territory showed how toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae can re-emerge even in highly vaccinated populations. Genomic and epidemiological evidence linked most cases to a dominant ST381 strain, with transmission shaped by overcrowding, poor skin health, and persistent health inequities.

15 Jun 2026

Air quality in infancy may fundamentally shape long-term immune development

Ambient air pollution is associated with respiratory infection burden in the first year of life, according to preliminary findings from the Immune Development in Early Life (IDEaL) Rome Cohort. Findings from the cohort will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 Meeting, taking place April 24-27 in Boston.

24 Apr 2026

Steady decline in antibiotics for childhood respiratory infections

Norwegian study finds reduced antibiotic use for childhood respiratory infections, yet high prescriptions for ear infections call for improved guidelines.

13 Jan 2026

Antibiotics provide no relief for common colds

Researchers conclude that antibiotics should not be used to treat the common cold and acute purulent rhinitis.

28 Nov 2025

Early infections in childhood drive long-term health risks

Early childhood infections significantly increase the risk of severe infections and antibiotic use later in childhood, highlighting the importance of early prevention and monitoring.

8 Jan 2025

Digital consultations not reliable for tonsillitis assessment

Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

27 Dec 2024

New design could make seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective

Stanford Medicine scientists have designed a way to make our seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective and possibly to protect us from new flu variants with pandemic potential.

19 Dec 2024

Study links early-life tonsil removal to long-term risk of stress-related disorders

Researchers explore the potential association between tonsillectomy and adenoid removal in the risk of developing stress-related disorders in later life.

12 Dec 2024

First-generation antihistamine drugs could increase seizure risk among young children

Research indicates first-generation antihistamines may elevate seizure risk in young children, highlighting the need for careful prescription practices.

30 Aug 2024

Individual genetic variations and bacterial flora linked to recurrent caries disease

Researchers at Umeå University have for the first time been able to show that individual variation in susceptibility to infection and bacterial flora together explain recurrent caries disease and that others are asymptomatic.

21 Feb 2024

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Study predicts that a vaccine against group A Streptococcus (Strep A) could significantly reduce antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat, potentially leading to a 33% decrease in global antibiotic use for this condition.

14 Nov 2023

Comparing the lasting effects: post COVID vs. non-COVID acute respiratory infections

Symptom profiles between individuals with prior COVID-19 and those with other acute respiratory infections (ARIs).

10 Oct 2023

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Researchers have mapped the complex structures of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in interaction with human CD89 and Streptococcus pyogenes M4, offering new insights into how our first line of mucosal defense operates. The study reveals the intricate ways these components may influence each other, impacting both bacterial survival strategies and host immune responses.

10 Sep 2023

"#DocTok" harnesses the expertise of Dr James Gill to address medical concerns to Gen Z

How did the number of children presenting to EDs across Europe during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic compare with the 2 previous years?

The current study examined how pandemic-related lockdowns impacted ED visits among children in 16 European countries.

31 Aug 2022

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Further Reading

Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter

Air quality in infancy may fundamentally shape long-term immune development

Steady decline in antibiotics for childhood respiratory infections

Antibiotics provide no relief for common colds

Early infections in childhood drive long-term health risks

Digital consultations not reliable for tonsillitis assessment

New design could make seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective

Study links early-life tonsil removal to long-term risk of stress-related disorders

First-generation antihistamine drugs could increase seizure risk among young children

Individual genetic variations and bacterial flora linked to recurrent caries disease

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Comparing the lasting effects: post COVID vs. non-COVID acute respiratory infections

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

"#DocTok" harnesses the expertise of Dr James Gill to address medical concerns to Gen Z

The University of Warwick launches "#Doctok" to address medical concerns to the younger generation

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Children's tonsils are major sites of prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection

The long-term clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people with mild disease in Israel

New evidence of mpox virus transmission before onset of symptoms

How did the number of children presenting to EDs across Europe during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic compare with the 2 previous years?

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