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[Yersinia enterocolitica tonsillitis].

F Javier García-Callejo¹, Paula Minguell-González, Veronique Benavent-Corai

¹Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, España. jgarciacall@hotmail.com

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Otolaryngology

Background:

Tonsillitis is a common condition with various causes.
Bacterial tonsillitis can be challenging to treat, sometimes requiring specific diagnostic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To report cases of tonsillitis caused by Yersinia enterocolitica.
To highlight diagnostic challenges and potential sources of infection.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case series.
Bacteriological isolation and identification from tonsil tissue samples.

Main Results:

Five cases of tonsillitis attributed to Yersinia enterocolitica were identified.
Patients often showed resistance to common antibiotic treatments.
A history of occupational contact with pigs was noted in these cases.

Conclusions:

Yersinia enterocolitica should be considered in cases of refractory tonsillitis, particularly with relevant zoonotic exposure.
Bacteriological confirmation from tonsil tissue is crucial for definitive diagnosis.