Illustration comparing normal tonsil anatomy and<unk>  Those with<unk>  usually experience sore throat, painful swallowing, malaise, and fever. Their tonsils – and often the back of the throat – appear red and swollen, and sometimes give off a white discharge. Some also have tender swelling of the cervical lymph nodes. Many viral infections that cause<unk>  will also cause cough, runny nose, hoarse voice, or blistering in the mouth or throat. Infectious mononucleosis can cause the tonsils to swell with red spots or white discharge that may extend to the tongue. This can be accompanied by fever, sore throat, cervical lymph node swelling, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Bacterial infections that cause<unk>  can also cause a distinct "scarletiniform" rash, vomiting, and tonsillar spots or discharge. Tonsilloliths occur in up to 10% of the population frequently due to episodes of<unk> .
Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
Croup
Sinusitis
Epiglottitis
Adenoiditis
Esophagitis
Pharyngitis