Peritonsillar Abscess: Diagnosis and Treatment.

From: American Family Physician | Date: January 1, 2002| Author: STEYER, TERRENCE E. | Copyright information

Peritonsillar abscess, the most common deep infection of the head and neck that occurs in adults, is typically formed by a combination of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The presenting symptoms include fever, throat pain, and trismus. Ultrasonography and computed tomographic scanning are useful in confirming a diagnosis. Needle aspiration remains the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of peritonsillar abscess. After performing aspiration, appropriate antibiotic therapy (inclu...

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