<prompt> True about quinsy is:Penicillin is used in treatmentAbscess is located in capsuleCommonly occurs bilaterallyImmediate tonsillectomy should be done  <response>: Quinsy is collection of pus outside the capsule not in capsule in peritonsillar area It is usually unilateral Patient presents with toxic symptoms due to septicemia as well as local symptoms e.g. dribbling of saliva from mouth Antibiotics: High-dose penicillin. IV benzipenicillin is the DOC. In patients allergic to penicillin, erythromycin is the DOC. If antibiotics fail to relieve the condition within 48 hours, then the abscess must be opened and drained. 