Notes in 01_Tonsilitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Tonsillitis}} refers to {{c2::inflammation of the tonsils}}
Published	02/10/2024	The most common cause of Tonsillitis is a {{c1::viral}} infection
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organism of Bacterial Tonsillitis is {{c1::Group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acute Tonsillitis}} (The Centor Criteria ‒ More likely Bacterial if >3) {{c1::Fever over 38ºC}} {{c1::Tonsillar exu…
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c2::Waldeyer’s Tonsillar Ring}} includes{{c1::Adenoids}}, {{c1::Tubal Tonsils}}, {{c1::Palatine Tonsils}}, {{c1::Lingual Tonsils}…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Tonsillitis {{c1::Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy)}} {{c1::Chronic tonsillitis}} {{c1::Otitis media if the infection spreads to th…
Published	02/10/2024	Signs on Examination of Tonsillitis {{c1::Red, inflamed and enlarged tonsils, with or without exudates}} {{c1::Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy}…
Published	02/10/2024	Scores used for {{c2::Tonsilitis}}{{c1::The Centor Criteria}}{{c1::The FeverPAIN Score}}
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the Centor Criteria[1] Estimates the probability that tonsillitis is due to {{c1::bacterial}} infection[2] A score of 3 o…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::the Centor Criteria}} (Point for Each){{c1::Fever over 38ºC}}{{c1::Tonsillar exudates}}{{c1::Absence of cough}}{{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the FeverPAIN Score[1] Alternative to the Centor criteria[2] A score of 2 – 3 gives a {{c1::34}} – {{c1::40}}% probability of bacte…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::the FeverPAIN Score}} (Point for Each) {{c1::Fever during previous 24 hours}} {{c1::P – Purulence (exudates/pus …
Published	02/10/2024	Common Treatment of Tonsillitis {{c1::Mostly supportive and analgesia due to it being from a Viral source}}
Published	02/10/2024	If Centor Critera is 4 or sometimes 3 and systemically unwell (50% Bacterial source) then the treatment of Tonsillitis is {{c1::Penicillin V (als…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Quinsy (Peritonsillar Abscess){{c1::IV antibiotics, IV dexamethasone}} {{c1::Incision and Drainage e.g. needle aspiration of pus}}
Published	02/10/2024	If Tonsillitis is caused by {{c1::Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)}}, then giving {{c3::Amoxicillin}} will cause a {{c2::maculopapular rash}}
Published	02/10/2024	Consider prescribing antibiotics in Tonsillitis if the Centor score is {{c1::≥ 3}}, or the FeverPAIN score is {{c1::≥ 4}…
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