Tonsillitis Flashcards
1
Q
2 viral causes of tonsillitis?
A
Epstein-Barr Virus
Coxsackie Virus
Influenza virus
2
Q
2 bacterial causes of tonsillitis
A
Group A B-haemolytic strep
Strep pneumoniae
Haemophilus Influenzae
Corynebacterium diphtheria (forms pseudomembrane)
3
Q
What are the indications for tonsillectomy?
A
7 or more episodes in a year
5 or more episodes in each of the preceding 2 years
3 or more episodes in each of the preceding 2 years
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Failure to Thrive
Peritonsillar abscess
