Question
A 6-year-old boy has just started feeling a sore throat, with difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a low-grade fever. What clinical symptoms might indicate pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Upon the onset of tonsillitis, most children will experience a sore throat, which may be accompanied by ear pain. They may also have a persistent low-grade or high-grade fever, along with symptoms such as headache, body aches, and chills during the fever. The tonsils may appear red and swollen, and in more advanced cases, complications such as myocarditis and nephritis may arise. Early treatment is crucial for pediatric tonsillitis to prevent potential harm to health.