“…2 Head and neck infections that have been reported preceding GS include pharyngitis, tonsillitis, infectious mononucleosis, and mastoiditis. 3-6 GS has also been reported after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. 7-9 The majority of cases present in children aged 5 to 12 years old 2,10-12 and can mimic other diagnoses such as meningitis, retropharyngeal abscess, painful lymphadenopathy, or trauma.…”