R76
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Synonym
- Tonsillitis acute
Inclusions
- peritonsillar abscess
- quinsy
Exclusions
- infectious mononucleosis A75
- strep throat R72
- diphtheria R83
- hypertrophy/chronic infection of tonsils R90
Criteria
- sore throat or fever with reddening of tonsil(s) more than the posterior pharyngeal wall, and either pus on swollen tonsil(s) or enlarged tender regional lymph nodes
Consider
- acute upper respiratory tract infection R74
ICD-10
- J03.8; J03.9; J36