Antistreptolysin O Positivity in Chronic Tonsillitis: Rare or Common?

JOURNAL TITLE: An International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics

Author
1. KB Prashanth
2. Nitha Mary George
ISSN
0975-444X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1151
Volume
6
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of ENT, JJM Medical College, Davangere Karnataka, India
    1. Department of ENT, JJM Medical College, Davangere Karnataka, India
  • Article keywords
    Chronic tonsillitis, Rheumatic factor, Antistreptolysin O antibodies, Rheumatic fever, Streptococcal infection, Tonsillectomy

    Abstract

    Objective

    To determine the frequency of antistreptolysin O (ASLO) positivity in cases of proven chronic tonsillitis.

    Materials and methods

    The present study was conducted in a tertiary care center from January to October 2013. A total of 150 patients who presented with features suggestive of chronic tonsillitis and willing for surgery were included in the study. On admission, following a detailed history taking and clinical examination, preoperative investigations along with ASLO titers were done. Following medical and anesthetic fitness, the patients underwent tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy and the tonsillar specimens were sent for histopathological examination.

    Results

    A total of five out of the 150 patients showed ASLO titer positivity (>200 IU/ml) and all were histopathologically proven cases of chronic tonsillitis.

    Conclusion

    Early detection and treatment of Streptococcal tonsillar involvement could be a preventive measure against the future predilection of other predisposed organs to more severe and debilitating streptococcal infections.

    How to cite this article

    Santosh UP, Prashanth KB, George NM. Antistreptolysin O Positivity in Chronic Tonsillitis: Rare or Common? Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(2):53-54.

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