Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Isolation of Tonsillar Mononuclear Cells to Study Ex Vivo Innate Immune Responses in a Human Mucosal Lymphoid Tissue
Published on: June 14, 2020
[Mediastinitis caused by tonsillitis ]
D Stamenković1, T Randjelović, N Ivanović
1KBC Bezanijska Kosa, Beograd.
Abstract:
We report case of 50-year-old female with mediastinitis due to tonsillitis. Mediastinitis was diagnosed after five days according to clinical signs, radiological examination and computerized tomography scan. The patient underwent mediastinal drainage through a cervical incision and bilateral thoracic drainage because of bilateral pleural empyema. Initial broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy was replaced with imipenem, amicacin and vancomycin after the bacteriological investigation revealed susceptibility to isolated acinetobacter spp, staphylococcus spp coagulase-negative, enterococcus and staphylococcus. After 46 days of hospitalization patient went home.
Related Concept Videos
Tonsillitis I: Introduction
Etiology
Three primary contributing factors have been identified.
Tonsillitis II: Management
Chronic Pharyngitis
Etiology
It often arises from persistent viral or bacterial infections affecting sinuses and tonsils.
Additional contributing factors include inadequate dental hygiene, mouth breathing, recurring tonsillitis, allergic rhinitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other environmental pollutants. Allergic reactions to pollen, mold, and pet dander, chronic cough, excessive voice usage,...
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is the inflammation of the back of the throat (pharynx), commonly resulting in a sore throat. It is a frequently encountered condition that prompts individuals to seek medical advice.
Classification
Acute pharyngitis can be categorized based on its underlying cause:
Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction
Myocarditis I: Introduction
