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Bacteriology in peritonsillitis.

A Haeggström, S Engquist, H Hallander

    Acta Oto-Laryngologica
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Peritonsillar abscesses often harbor anaerobic bacteria, with bedside cultures showing moderate loss compared to laboratory analysis. All isolated bacteria were susceptible to common antibiotics like penicillin V.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common complication of tonsillitis.
    • Understanding the microbial etiology of PTA is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify bacterial species involved in peritonsillar abscesses.
    • To compare the efficacy of bedside versus laboratory cultures.
    • To assess the antibiotic susceptibility of isolated pathogens.

    Main Methods:

    • Aspiration of abscess material from 10 patients with PTA.
    • Bedside and laboratory cultures of aspirates, with delays of 3-26 hours.
    • Routine nasopharyngeal and throat swab cultures for comparison.
    • In vitro antibiotic susceptibility testing.

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    Main Results:

    • 26 bacterial species isolated from abscess aspirates; 19 were obligate anaerobes.
    • Pure anaerobic growth in 4 patients, mixed flora in 3, and pure aerobic growth in 3.
    • Beta-hemolytic streptococci (Groups A and C) isolated in 2 patients.
    • Poor correlation between swab cultures and aspirate cultures; moderate loss of species (3/26) with laboratory vs. bedside inoculation.
    • All isolates were susceptible to penicillin V, ampicillin, and erythromycin in vitro.

    Conclusions:

    • Anaerobic bacteria are predominant in peritonsillar abscesses.
    • Bedside cultures are valuable but may miss some species compared to laboratory analysis.
    • Standard antibiotic regimens are likely effective against common PTA pathogens.