Pattern of Bacterial Culture from Throat Swab. Comparative Study between Egyptian & Libyian Patients
Badareddin Ammar Rhoma Abousnena;
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he throat is an area where microorganisms are most abundantly found. It is known to permit the passage of organisms through the epithelium which may be deficient at places, into the lymphatic tissues and bear the brunt of all individual attacks of disease.
Pharyngitis is defined as an acute inflammation of pharynx, tonsils or both. It typically present as sore throat, particularly upon swallowing, and is often accompanied by fever and headache. Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common reasons for children's visits to primary care physicians or paediatricians.
The range of organisms cultured from the throat both in health and disease is extremely variable, the organism most commonly identified from the throat in disease is the group A beta haemolytic streptococcus (GAβHS). Up to 40 percent of asymptomatic individuals will also have a culture positive for this organism. In recurrent tonsillitis the samples grew a range of pathogens but the predominant organisms were Haemophilus Influenza and S. aureus. A mixed flora was also common. Beta haemolytic streptococci were less common.
GABHS pharyngitis assumes a special significance because of the risk of suppurative complications or non suppurative post-streptococcal disease.
Including acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic he
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he throat is an area where microorganisms are most abundantly found. It is known to permit the passage of organisms through the epithelium which may be deficient at places, into the lymphatic tissues and bear the brunt of all individual attacks of disease.
Pharyngitis is defined as an acute inflammation of pharynx, tonsils or both. It typically present as sore throat, particularly upon swallowing, and is often accompanied by fever and headache. Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common reasons for children's visits to primary care physicians or paediatricians.
The range of organisms cultured from the throat both in health and disease is extremely variable, the organism most commonly identified from the throat in disease is the group A beta haemolytic streptococcus (GAβHS). Up to 40 percent of asymptomatic individuals will also have a culture positive for this organism. In recurrent tonsillitis the samples grew a range of pathogens but the predominant organisms were Haemophilus Influenza and S. aureus. A mixed flora was also common. Beta haemolytic streptococci were less common.
GABHS pharyngitis assumes a special significance because of the risk of suppurative complications or non suppurative post-streptococcal disease.
Including acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic he
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| Title | Pattern of Bacterial Culture from Throat Swab. Comparative Study between Egyptian & Libyian Patients | Other Titles | نمط مزرعة البكتيريا من مسحة الحلق دراسة مقارنة بين المرضي في مصر وليبيا | Authors | Badareddin Ammar Rhoma Abousnena | Issue Date | 2017 |
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