Quinsy (Peritonsillar Abscess)

Diagnosis and management of peritonsillar abscess.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ENTEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG84]
National
SIGN 117: Management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy
National
Sore throat - acute | NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS)
National
Sore throat (acute): antimicrobial prescribing. NICE guideline [NG84]
National
ESCMID Sore Throat Guideline: Guideline for the management of acute sore throat
Local
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne: Antimicrobial Guidelines (Quinsy/Peritonsillar Abscess)
Local
SIGN 117: Management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy
Local
UHB Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines (Section: Quinsy/Peritonsillar Abscess)
Local
WHO Standard Treatment Guidelines (Quinsy/Peritonsillar Abscess)
Local