👉 Tonsilomycosis is a fungal infection that affects the tonsils, which are small tubes located near the back of your throat. It's caused by a fungus called "Mucor" and can cause symptoms such as pain in your neck, fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The term "tonsilomycosis" comes from the Latin word "tonis," meaning "toot" or "tooth," referring to the small, flat structures that cover your tonsils