Aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in tonsils of children with recurrent tonsillitis

The present study was conducted to compare the bacteria of superficial tonsillar swabs with that of the deep core specimens of 50 children suffered from recurrent tonsillitis. The results reflect the polymicrobial aerobic and anaerobic nature not only the surface pathogens but also the deep core pathogens in children with recurrent tonsillitis. This is one of the explanations for failure of antibiotic therapy given according to culture and sensitivity test. It is recommended that, it is necessary to recognize those organisms when selecting the antibiotic therapy for children with recurrent tonsillitis