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Tonsils are type of glands which are located near the throats. Their role is to defend respiratory system and other parts of the body by trapping microbes like viruses, bacteria and other harmful matters. When tonsils enlarges it can cause blockage of respiration which can become a serious matter. Many people tend to remove tonsils because of such fears or problems, but removing tonsils can disturb or lower your body’s resistance power. Causes: Bacterial or viral infection - Bacteria, specifically beta-hemolytic streptococci, is the main offender. Virus can also cause tonsillitis. The source of infection may be food or water or droplet infection from coughing or mucous secretions of an infected person. It also occurs as an allergic reaction to allergens, for example pollens, cold things, food preservatives, drugs, mechanical injury, etc. In patients with auto-immune disorders, who suffer from immunodeficiency, tonsillitis may occur due to multiple infections. For example HI