Acute tonsillitis

ICD-10 Code J03

Acute tonsillitis

Definition

An acute inflammation of the tonsils caused by viruses or bacteria. Signs and symptoms include fever, enlargement of the tonsils, difficulty swallowing, and enlargement of the regional lymph nodes.

Also known as acute tonsillitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Tonsils Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Tonsils Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0