Peritonsillar abscess is frequently accompanied by sepsis symptoms
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05424-6
Abstract: PurposeTo evaluate how many patients with peritonsillar abscess (PTA) fulfill sepsis criteria and if there is any difference in risk factors and treatment results between patients with and without sepsis symptoms. We also aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis symptoms; sepsis; abscess frequently; treatment ... See more keywords
Ubi pus, ibi evacua: a review of 601 peritonsillar abscess adult cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s11845-021-02796-9
Abstract: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is the most common deep neck infection, occurring as a consequence of bacterial acute tonsillitis or as a result of infection of the Weber glands, with frequent and life-threatening complications. To investigate… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; adult; treatment; ubi pus ... See more keywords
Peritonsillar abscess caused by Prevotella bivia during home quarantine for coronavirus disease 2019
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029469
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Since late 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) had rapidly spread worldwide, resulting in a pandemic. Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have difficulty in visiting clinics in person during pandemic… read more here.
Keywords: home; prevotella bivia; peritonsillar abscess; abscess ... See more keywords
Peritonsillar abscess: an 8-year retrospective, culture based evaluation of 208 cases.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001576
Abstract: Introduction. Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common infection which requires surgical intervention and suitable antibiotic therapy.Hypotheses/Gap Statement. Beside Streptococcus pyogenes and Fusobacterium necrophorum several other mostly anaerobic bacteria can be cultured from the properly taken… read more here.
Keywords: culture; evaluation; culture based; peritonsillar abscess ... See more keywords
The Liverpool Peritonsillar abscess Score: Development of a predictive score through a prospective multicentre observational study
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13290
Abstract: While uncommon in the population at large, peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common subject of ENT referrals. Missed or uncertain diagnosis is a source of concern for non‐specialist referrers. In line with the NHS England… read more here.
Keywords: liverpool peritonsillar; peritonsillar abscess; predictive score; abscess score ... See more keywords
Painful swelling of the hand
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2020-210283
Abstract: RefeRences 1 Froehlich MH, Huang Z, Reilly BK. Utilization of ultrasound for diagnostic evaluation and management of peritonsillar abscesses. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017;25:163–8. 2 Adhikari S. Chapter 24 Infections of the Head… read more here.
Keywords: painful swelling; medicine; swelling hand; emergency ... See more keywords