OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the type of aerobic bacteria commonly isolated from peritonsillar abscesses. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study involving 60 patients presenting with peritonsillar abscess treated between 2003 and 2006. SETTING: The patients were treated in a tertiary care, teaching hospital. The records of the patients were reviewed and analysed. RESULTS: Gram-positive organisms were commonly isolated from the abscesses. However, an increasing trend towards Gram-negative bacterial isolates was noted. The antibiogram showed changing patterns of sensitivity, with a resistance to penicillin. CONCLUSION: There is an increasing incidence of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria causing peritonsillar abscess. Appropriate antibiotics for Gram-negative bacteria should be included in the regimen if such bacteria are isolated in culture and sensitivity studies. SIGNIFICANCE: Empirical antibiotics with Gram-negative cover will be appropriate as adjunctive therapy.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the type of aerobic bacteria commonly isolated from peritonsillar abscesses. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study involving 60 patients presenting with peritonsillar abscess treated between 2003 and 2006. SETTING: The patients were treated in a tertiary care, teaching hospital. The records of the patients were reviewed and analysed. RESULTS: Gram-positive organisms were commonly isolated from the abscesses. However, an increasing trend towards Gram-negative bacterial isolates was noted. The antibiogram showed changing patterns of sensitivity, with a resistance to penicillin. CONCLUSION: There is an increasing incidence of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria causing peritonsillar abscess. Appropriate antibiotics for Gram-negative bacteria should be included in the regimen if such bacteria are isolated in culture and sensitivity studies. SIGNIFICANCE: Empirical antibiotics with Gram-negative cover will be appropriate as adjunctive therapy.
Authors: J E Wikstén; S Laakso; M Mäki; A A Mäkitie; A Pitkäranta; K Blomgren Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis Date: 2014-12-30 Impact factor: 3.267
Authors: E Mazur; E Czerwińska; I Korona-Głowniak; A Grochowalska; M Kozioł-Montewka Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis Date: 2014-10-17 Impact factor: 3.267
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