Acute tonsillitis is an acute non-specific inflammation that can be caused by a viral infection or by a bacterial infection.
The main causative agent of acute tonsillitis is Streptococcus b hemolyticus, but bacteria such as staphylococcus, bacillus influenzae, or adenovirus or herpes simplex virus can also cause it. Mixed viral and bacterial infections are not uncommon. In recent years, the number of people with gram-negative bacillus infections and anaerobic infections has been on the rise.
There are hidden pathogens in the crypts of the tonsils in normal humans, and when the body’s immunity is lowered by staying up late, getting cold, or being overly fatigued, the pathogens multiply and release toxins to cause acute tonsillitis.