Question
What clinical symptoms appear in pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever are typical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis. Children may have low or high fever (39-40 degrees Celsius) accompanied by chills and weakness. The tonsils may also become red, swollen, and congested. If the condition worsens, severe complications such as sepsis and endocarditis may occur. It is advisable for parents to take their children to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment.