Quinsy (Peritonsillar Abscess)

Diagnosis and management of peritonsillar abscess.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

ENTEmergency Medicine

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Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG84]

SIGN 117: Management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy

Sore throat - acute | NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS)

Sore throat (acute): antimicrobial prescribing. NICE guideline [NG84]

ESCMID Sore Throat Guideline: Guideline for the management of acute sore throat

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne: Antimicrobial Guidelines (Quinsy/Peritonsillar Abscess)

SIGN 117: Management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy

UHB Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines (Section: Quinsy/Peritonsillar Abscess)

WHO Standard Treatment Guidelines (Quinsy/Peritonsillar Abscess)