Association between clinical outcome and microbiological findings in peritonsillar abscess - an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies on causative pathogens in peritonsillar abscesses have yielded varying results. However, Group A streptococci (GAS) and Fusobacterium necrophorum have been identified frequently. The aim of this study was to investigate pathogens in peritonsillar abscesses in patients tested for both ß-hemolytic streptococci and F. necrophorum, and to investigate associations between pathogens and clinical outcome.

Method

This retrospective observational study included all patients in the Skåne Region, Sweden (population 1.4 million) with a diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess between 2016 and 20, and in whom tests were performed for both ß-hemolytic streptococci (culture) and F. necrophorum (PCR). Exclusion criteria included previous (30 days) purulent complication

SUBMITTER: Lindberg E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12321682 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature