R76

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