Can the presence of pus/exudate on tonsils help differentiate between viral and bacterial tonsillitis
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Report By: Dr Rachel Green - ST3 Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Emergency Department
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Date Submitted: 24th May 2012
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Last Modified: 24th May 2012
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
[In a child with acute tonsillitis] can the [presence of pus/exudate on the tonsils] differentiate between a [viral or bacterial cause]