Lisa Nachtsheim

The microbiological spectrum and clinical course of adolescents and adults with peritonsillar abscesses

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) displays a purulent infection arising from acute tonsillitis, involving a variety of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Fusobacterium necrophorum, a gram-negative anaerobe, is considered a significant risk factor for complications like Lemierre's syndro...