What causes peritonsillar abscess?

Patient's question:

How to treat the high fever caused by this? How to treat the high fever? What kind of assistance do you need: How to treat tonsillar abscess and the resulting high fever?

Doctor's answer:

Palatine tonsillar fossa: A triangular depression on the lateral wall of the oropharynx between the palatopharyngeal arch and the palatoglossal arch.
〈Structure〉 The mucous epithelium sinks into the substance to form non-depressed pits, called tonsillar crypts. The anterior and inferior part of the tonsil is covered by the palatoglossal arch, while the upper part that is not covered is surrounded by the tonsillar body capsule, which is formed by connective tissue. This capsule is only connected to the pharyngeal muscles by loose connective tissue. This area is often the site of peritonsillar abscess formation.
The pharyngeal lymphatic ring is composed of the palatine tonsils, pharyngeal tonsils, tubal tonsils, and lingual tonsils.

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