[Odontogenic infection of the palatine tonsils and its relevance to focal infection].
1977
H Raab
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D005491
Focal Infection, Dental
Secondary or systemic infections due to dissemination throughout the body of microorganisms whose primary focus of infection lies in the periodontal tissues.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014069
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the PALATINE TONSILS but the ADENOIDS (pharyngeal tonsils) and lingual tonsils may also be involved. Tonsillitis usually is caused by bacterial infection. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.