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What does it mean if only one side of your throat is sore and swollen?

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Abscess ?: Peritonsillar abscess (pta), also called a quinsy or abbreviated as pta is a recognized complication of tonsillitis and consists of a collection of pus beside the tonsil in what is referred to as peritonsilar space.

Answered 7/24/2012

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