Although in older children the tonsils are also involved, in younger infants, in addition to the throat membranes, the soft palate and uvula may also be affected.

• 虽然对较大儿童来说，扁桃体也受累，但对幼儿来说，除咽粘膜外，软腭及悬雍垂也都有可能被波及。