____ forms in the posterior tissues of the mouth around the tonsil and occurs as an extension of a bacterial infection involving the tonsil.

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A peritonsillar abscess forms in the posterior tissues of the mouth around the tonsil and is often a complication of bacterial tonsillitis. Epiglottitis involves inflammation of the epiglottis, a flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing. A retropharyngeal abscess is an uncommon but serious infection that can occur deep in the neck. Ludwig's angina is a severe infection of the floor of the mouth and can involve swelling in the neck and airway obstruction.

____ Forms in the Posterior Tissues of the Mouth Around