Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a bacterial infection that causes pus to collect near the tonsils and the back of the throat. It usually starts with bacteria responsible for strep ...

A new Swedish observational study finds that Fusobacterium necrophorum, common in young adults, is the only pathogen linked ...

Drainage of Quincy (peritonsillar abscess and abscess of oropharynx and retropharynx) must be done with adequate precautions and ensuring availability of endotracheal tubation, suction and other ...

A peritonsillar abscess is a fluid-filled pocket that occurs in the back of the throat and can be a serious medical issue. Doctors say it is a complication of tonsillitis and forms adjacent to the ...