Background: Acute recurrent tonsillitis is a common problem worldwide and tonsillectomy is the preferable treatment for patients not responding to medical treatment. Many patients with acute recurrent tonsillitis and increased antistreptolysin O (ASO) titers are caused by group A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11917
Background: Tonsillectomy is a well-established surgical procedure practiced commonly by otolaryngologist for removal of tonsils. Although being a relatively simple and common procedure, it is not without considerable complications. This study aimed to profile the indication and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v16i230137
Purpose of the Study: Quinsy also known as Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a life threatened complication of acute exudative tonsillitis requiring immediate surgical intervention. We profile the clinical presentation and highlight challenges in management. Materials and Methods: A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i330120
Aims: It has been revealed that in patients with chronic tonsillitis there is an increase in the expression of various types of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the tonsils. The TLRs in question, especially TLR2 and 4, require Cluster of Differentiation 14 (CD14) in recognising the...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/41289