Pathogenic Bacteria Associated with Tonsillitis
Journal Title: International Journal of Health & Medical Research - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 06
Abstract
Tonsillitis, is defined as an infection of the palatine tonsils with bacterial or viral agents. It is classified as acute or chronic tonsillitis. This disease has effects on high percentage of individuals worldwide, especially children. Complications of tonsillitis are uncommon, they may include: rheumatic fever, ear infections, sleep apnea, acute glomerulonephritis, peritonsillar abscesses and scarlet fever, and. For chronic, frequent, recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillectomy is the recommended treatment strategy. Literature have listed the bacterial causative agents for acute and chronic tonsillitis, including: Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Haemophilus influenza. This review highlights the main bacterial causes of acute and chronic tonsillitis, their pathogenicity and treatment options.
Authors and Affiliations
Shahad Saad Mohammed, Sarah Kassab Shandaway Al-Zamali, Raghad Obead AbdulAL-Abass, Ali A. Al-fahham
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- EP ID EP748944
- DOI 10.58806/ijhmr.2024.v3i06n22
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