Question
A three-year-old girl is experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and low-grade fever, which could be symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis. What are the clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease that causes sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is another common symptom, which may reach 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Other symptoms may include chills, fatigue, and headache. The tonsils may appear red and swollen. In severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis may occur. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment of pediatric tonsillitis is necessary.