This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: ENT
[{'content': 'Tonsillectomy is contraindicated in which of the following condition? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Small atrophic tonsils, B. Quinsy, C. Poliomyelitis epidemic, D. Tonsillolith', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Performing tonsillectomy during poliomyelitis epidemic is an absolute contraindication. Unimmunised children may develop polio following tonsillectomy. A tonsillectomy may be performed long after the epidemic has passed and the child is immunised against polio. Indications for Tonsillectomy: Recurrent episodes of acute tonsillitis that is more than four attacks a year Patients with recurrent sore throats and rheumatic fever and when tonsils cause repeated attacks of otitis media. Presence or history of a peritonsillar abscess or of diphtheria carriers. Massive tonsillar hyperophy causing respiratory obstruction in children Sleep apnea Glossopharyngeal neuralgia', 'role': 'assistant'}]