streptococcus tonsilitis
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Definition
Noun: * A bacterial infection: "Streptococcus tonsilitis" is a medical term for an infection of the tonsils and the back of the throat (oral pharynx) caused by bacteria of the genus Streptococcus.
Usage Notes
- This is a specific, formal medical term. In everyday language, this condition is more commonly called "strep throat" or "streptococcal pharyngitis."
- It refers to the illness itself, not the bacterium that causes it. The bacterium is called (often Group A ).
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the child with streptococcus tonsilitis after a positive rapid strep test.
- Streptococcus tonsilitis typically presents with a severe sore throat, fever, and swollen tonsils.
- Penicillin is an effective antibiotic for treating streptococcus tonsilitis.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in clinical settings, medical reports, and scientific literature to specify the causative agent () and the primary site of infection (tonsils).
Variants and Related Words
- Strep throat (n): The common name for the same condition.
- Streptococcal pharyngitis (n): A synonymous medical term that emphasizes the pharynx.
- Tonsillitis (n): A broader term for inflammation of the tonsils, which can be caused by viruses or other bacteria, not specifically .
Synonyms
- Strep throat
- Streptococcal pharyngitis
- Streptococcal tonsillitis
Antonyms
- Viral pharyngitis: A sore throat caused by a virus, which does not respond to antibiotics.
- Healthy throat: The absence of infection or inflammation.
Noun
- an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus