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Peritonsillar abscess — PARA MCQ

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ModerateDermatology/ENT/Ophthalmology - ENTPeritonsillar abscessPARA

A 36-year-old woman has fever, sore throat, muffled voice and difficulty opening her mouth. The uvula is displaced away from a swollen tonsillar area. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: A — Same-day ENT assessment for drainage and antimicrobial treatment

Peritonsillar abscess causes trismus, muffled voice and uvular deviation. It needs urgent ENT assessment for drainage and antimicrobials.

Reference: NICE CKS: Sore throat; ENT UK guidance