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A 20 year old woman with a history of recurrent tonsillitis presents to the Emergency Department with right sided submandibular pain, odynophagia, and a "hot potato" dysphonia. On examination, her temperature is 38.5°C and she has evidence of tender non-fluctuant right cervical lymphadenopathy. Oral cavity examination is difficult because of trismus. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?