Tonsillitis
Recent clinical, regulatory, research and industry developments relating to this disease.
What's happening now
An analyst briefing on current research, clinical, regulatory and industry activity surrounding this disease.
- 1 clinical trial expected to report results, the earliest in Q4 2026.
Clinical MilestonesViewHide
- 2026-06-30A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Streptococcus Group A-negative Acute Tonsillitis in Primary Health Care - a Comparison of Phenoxymethylpenicillin and No Antibiotic TreatmentPrimary completion
- 2025-12-31Bacteriophage Therapy in Acute TonsillitisPrimary completion
- 2025-12-31The Systemic And Local Immune Response To Intranasal Influenza VaccinationPrimary completion
- 2026-07-27ClinicalDer Einsatz Von SUPRATHEL 250 Als Neuartige Therapeutische Option in Oropharyngealen Defekten. // The Use of SUPRATHEL 250 as a Novel Therapeutic Option for Oropharyngeal DefectsResults expected Q4 2026
- 2026-06-30ClinicalA Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Streptococcus Group A-negative Acute Tonsillitis in Primary Health Care - a Comparison of Phenoxymethylpenicillin and No Antibiotic TreatmentPrimary completion
- 2025-12-31ClinicalBacteriophage Therapy in Acute TonsillitisPrimary completion
- 2025-12-31ClinicalThe Systemic And Local Immune Response To Intranasal Influenza VaccinationPrimary completion
Clinical trials
The current development programme across all trial phases.
Research activity
Key research shaping understanding of this disease, combining the latest publications with the most influential evidence.
Major themes7
- HIV Infections1
- Mpox, Monkeypox1
- Proctitis1
- Sexual and Gender Minorities1
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases1
- Smallpox1
- Tonsillitis1
Leading journals1
- Lancet (London, England)1
Leading researchers8
- Acosta-Velásquez KS1
- Agud-Dios M1
- Alemany A1
- Antón A1
- Arando M1
- Arroyo-Andrés J1
- Cabrera JM1
- Calderón-Lozano L1
Affiliations (unnormalised)6
- Clinical Laboratory North Metropolitan Area1
- Clinical Research Department1
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron1
- Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre1
- Hospital Universitario La Paz1
- University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol1
Associated genes
Genes associated with this disease in the canonical knowledge graph (Open Targets evidence). Number shows the association score.
Reference
Authoritative identity, definition & identifiers.
Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the PALATINE TONSILS but the ADENOIDS (pharyngeal tonsils) and lingual tonsils may also be involved. Tonsillitis usually is caused by bacterial infection. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.
- Disease identity & definition — NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), public domain
- Clinical trials — ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Research activity — Europe PMC (EMBL-EBI) + OpenAlex-derived paper links
- Related entities are derived from literature co-mention (studied together) — associative, not causal.