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Tonsillitis is most often caused by common viruses, but bacterial infections can also be the cause.The most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus), the bacterium that causes strep throat. Other strains of strep and other bacteria also may cause tonsillitis.onsillitis is most often caused by common viruses, but bacterial infections can also be the cause.
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms may include sore throat and fever. It is frequently caused by a viral infection. When caused by a bacterium group A streptococcus, it is typically referred to as strep throat. It is a type of pharyngitis.