| Peritonsillar abscess: bacteriological evaluation. | |
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PMID: 3891156 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The pus from a series of 41 peritonsillar abscesses was examined bacteriologically. In the majority of the abscesses a mixed bacterial flora was found. The specimens yielded 0-7 different bacterial species per abscess (mean 3.0). One species alone was isolated only in five cases (12.5%). Both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria were isolated from the specimens of 25 patients (61%), only anaerobes from two specimens (4.9%), and only facultative bacteria from 12 specimens (29%). Beta haemolytic streptococci were cultured in 43.9% of the cases, but Streptococcus pyogenes group A in only 10 cases (24.4%). Thus, the pus of the peritonsillar abscess seems to be caused by a mixed bacterial infection, where anaerobic bacteria play a significant role. Indications of tonsillectomy in cases with peritonsillar abscess are discussed. |
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Authors:
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K Jokinen; P Sipilä; A M Jokipii; L Jokipii; M Sorri |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences Volume: 10 ISSN: 0307-7772 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci Publication Date: 1985 Feb |
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Created Date: 1985-07-30 Completed Date: 1985-07-30 Revised Date: 2005-05-02 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701793 Medline TA: Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-30 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Bacteroides Infections / diagnosis Bacteroides fragilis / isolation & purification Child Female Humans Male Middle Aged Peptostreptococcus / isolation & purification Peritonsillar Abscess / etiology, microbiology* Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis Streptococcus / isolation & purification Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification Suppuration / microbiology |
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