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What causes one tonsil to swell?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pharyngitis: It sounds as if you may be suffering from acute pharyngitis (infection of the back of the throat). The majority of the infections are caused by viruses but they can also be caused by bacteria, such as streptococcus.

Answered 2/19/2017

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