What’s a parapharyngeal abscess?

A parapharyngeal abscess is a collection of infected tissue deep in the neck, often caused by bacterial infections of the tonsils or pharynx. Symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swelling in the neck. Treatment includes antibiotics and surgical drainage for large abscesses. A parapharyngeal abscess is a collection of infected, swollen, inflamed tissue deep […]

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