Table 4 presents the mean values and standard deviations (SD) for two inflammatory markers, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR, mm/h) and C-reactive protein (CRP, mg/dL), in patients from the three study groups: Peritonsillar phlegmon, laterocervical/submandibular abscess, and peritonsillar abscess. Here, CRP is linked to peritonsillar abscess.