Acute pharyngotonsillitis is one of the most common infections encountered by pediatricians. Most children with acute pharyngotonsillitis have symptoms that can be attributed to viral infection. However 30-40% of cases is of bacterial etiology. The purpose of this study is to examine frequency, age distribution, clinical picture and pathogen distribution in acute pharyngotonsillitis in children in a large urban setting.
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The responsible pathogens (Frequency of GABHS) of acute pharyngotonsillitis and its clinical and serological response in children in a large urban setting.
Timeframe: 1 year