Tonsillitis, also known as chronic tonsillitis, is related to necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and pharyngitis, and has symptoms including sore throat An important gene associated with Tonsillitis is DEFB1 (Defensin Beta 1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Innate Immune System and ERK Signaling. The drugs Dexamethasone and Dexamethasone acetate have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include tonsil and t cells, and related phenotypes are Synthetic lethal with MLN4924 (a NAE inhibitor) and homeostasis/metabolism