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Peritonsillar abscess

MONDO:0005906

An abscess that develops in the space surrounding one or both palatine tonsils.

Also known as: quinsy

5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (680) Infectious disease (282) Immune system disorder (148) Respiratory system disorder (137) Bacterial infectious disease (93) Human disease (14) Otorhinolaryngologic disease (14) Abscess (8) Disorder of pharynx (3) Lymphoid system disorder (1)

Trials to join now! 3 Not yet recruiting 1 Terminated 1

Blue light therapy could drain abscesses faster

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This study tests whether adding a light-activated blue dye treatment to standard abscess drainage can clear infection faster. About 120 adults with deep abscesses will get either standard drainage alone or drainage plus the dye treatment. The main goal is to see if the dye treatm…

Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC