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Bacteriology of peritonsillar abscess: the changing trend and predisposing factors / Bacteriologia do abscesso peritonsilar: tendência de mudança e fatores predisponentes
Tsai, Yi-Wen; Liu, Yu-Hsi; Su, Hsing-Hao.
  • Tsai, Yi-Wen; Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. Department of Medical Education and Research. Kaohsiung. TW
  • Liu, Yu-Hsi; Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Kaohsiung. TW
  • Su, Hsing-Hao; Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Kaohsiung. TW
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 84(5): 532-539, Sept.-Oct. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-974360
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Introduction:

Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep neck infection. The infectious microorganism may be different according to clinical factors.

Objective:

To identify the major causative pathogen of peritonsillar abscess and investigate the relationship between the causative pathogen, host clinical factors, and hospitalization duration.

Methods:

This retrospective study included 415 hospitalized patients diagnosed with peritonsillar abscess who were admitted to a tertiary medical center from June 1990 to June 2013. We collected data by chart review and analyzed variables such as demographic characteristics, underlying systemic disease, smoking, alcoholism, betel nut chewing, bacteriology, and hospitalization duration.

Results:

A total of 168 patients had positive results for pathogen isolation. Streptococcus viridans (28.57%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (23.21%) were the most common microorganisms identified through pus culturing. The isolation rate of anaerobes increased to 49.35% in the recent 6 years (p = 0.048). Common anaerobes were Prevotella and Fusobacterium spp. The identification of K. pneumoniae increased among elderly patients (age > 65 years) with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.76 (p = 0.03), and decreased in the hot season (mean temperature > 26 °C) (OR = 0.49, p = 0.04). No specific microorganism was associated with prolonged hospital stay.

Conclusion:

The most common pathogen identified through pus culturing was S. viridans, followed by K. pneumoniae. The identification of anaerobes was shown to increase in recent years. The antibiotics initially selected should be effective against both aerobes and anaerobes. Bacterial identification may be associated with host clinical factors and environmental factors.
RESUMO
Resumo

Introdução:

O Abscesso Peritonsilar é a infecção cervical profunda mais comum. O microrganismo infeccioso pode ser diferente de acordo com os fatores clínicos.

Objetivo:

Identificar o principal agente causador do abscesso peritonsilar e investigar a relação entre o patógeno causador, os fatores clínicos do hospedeiro e a duração da hospitalização.

Método:

Este estudo retrospectivo incluiu 415 pacientes hospitalizados diagnosticados com abscesso peritonsilar que foram internados em um centro médico terciário de junho de 1990 a junho de 2013. Coletamos dados através da análise dos arquivos médicos dos pacientes e analisamos variáveis como características demográficas, doença sistêmica subjacente, tabagismo, alcoolismo, hábito de mascar noz de betel, bacteriologia e duração da hospitalização.

Resultados:

Um total de 168 pacientes apresentaram resultados positivos para isolamento de patógenos. Streptococcus viridans (28,57%) e Klebsiella pneumoniae (23,21%) foram os microrganismos mais comuns identificados pela cultura da secreção. A taxa de isolamento de anaeróbios aumentou para 49,35% nos últimos 6 anos (p = 0,048). Os anaeróbios comuns foram Prevotella e Fusobacterium spp. A identificação de K. pneumoniae aumentou em pacientes idosos (idade > 65 anos) com razão de chances (Odds Ratio - OR) de 2,76 (p = 0,03) e diminuiu na estação do calor (temperatura média > 26 °C) (OR = 0,49, p = 0,04). Nenhum microrganismo específico foi associado à hospitalização prolongada.

Conclusão:

O patógeno mais comumente identificado através da cultura de secreção foi S. viridans, seguido por K. pneumoniae. A identificação de anaeróbios mostrou ter aumentado nos últimos anos. Os antibióticos selecionados inicialmente devem ser efetivos contra aeróbios e anaeróbios. A identificação bacteriana pode estar associada a fatores clínicos e fatores ambientais do hospedeiro.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Peritonsillar Abscess / Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Fusobacterium necrophorum / Gram-Positive Bacteria Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Taiwan Institution/Affiliation country: Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital/TW

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Peritonsillar Abscess / Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Fusobacterium necrophorum / Gram-Positive Bacteria Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Taiwan Institution/Affiliation country: Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital/TW