30th September 2020

A 22-year-old male presents with severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing and a temperature of 38.1

A 22-year-old male presents with severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing and a temperature of 38.1. He has a previous 5-day history of acute tonsillitis. On examination, he has difficulty opening his mouth but you manage to see that his uvula is deviated away from the affected tonsil. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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