tonsillitis is acute inflammation of the, usually caused by a streptococcus infection
Reading Room Home. Tonsillitis is an acute inflammation of the tonsils. Chronic tonsillitis refers to the condition in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection. Many respiratory diseases begin with sore throat caused by streptococcus germs.eading Room Home. Tonsillitis is an acute inflammation of the tonsils. Chronic tonsillitis refers to the condition in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection. Many respiratory diseases begin with sore throat caused by streptococcus germs.