TONSILLITIS

TYPES
1. Bacteria
  1. Throat swab culture
2. Viral
  1. If swab negative
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
1. Tonsillitis, inflammatory infection of the tonsils caused by invasion of the mucous membrane by microorganisms, usually hemolytic streptococci or viruses. (Britannica, 2014)
VITAL SIGNS OF JENNIFER
1. Temp: 102.8°
2. HR: 128
3. RR: 24
CLINICAL PRESENTATION
1. Diffuse Extudates
2. Fever
3. Sore Throat
4. Tender Tonsils
5. Malaise
6. Hot & Dry Skin
DEFINITION
1. Inflamation of the tonsils
ADAPTIVE RESPONSE
1. Swollen and tender lymph nodes
2. Fever
3. Enlarged tonsils with exudate
MANAGEMENT
1. VIRAL
  1. Hydration
  2. Rest
  3. Pain & Fever Control
2. BACTERIAL
  1. Treat With Antibiotics
    1. Erythromycin (Medscape, 2012)
    2. Pencillin (Medscape, 2012)
    3. Clindamycin (Medscape, 2012)
3. RECURRENT INFECTIONS
  1. Surgery may be recommended (Tonsilectomy)
    1. Children with a recurring tonsillitis may benefit from a tonsillectomy (Huether & McCance, 2012)
FUNCTION OF THE TONSILS
1. To trap bacteria and viruses that you may breathe in
EPIDIMIOLOGY
1. Tonsillitis caused by bacteria (streptococcus species) Streptococcus species typically occurs in children aged 5 to 15 years, while viral tonsillitis is more common in younger children.

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