The aetiology of pharyngotonsillitis in primary health care: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies on pharyngotonsillitis have examined the clinical presentation of different aetiologies where pathogens have been detected using molecular methods. We aimed to assess how well clinical signs and symptoms can predict (1) the presence or absence of a broad range of viruses and bacteria, and (2) reconsultations for a sore throat or a complication.

Methods

In this descriptive observational prospective study in primary health care 220 patients aged 15-45 with suspected pharyngotonsillitis were sampled from nose, throat and blood and screened for 20 bacteria and viruses using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), culture and serology. Odds ratios (OR) and predictive values with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to show association between microbiological fi

SUBMITTER: Pallon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8446737 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature