Abstract
40% of negative hemocultures become positive immediately after tonsillectomies and/or adenectomies. This bacteremia is asymptomatic and remains no longer than one hour.
MeSH terms
-
Adenoidectomy / adverse effects*
-
Adult
-
Blood / microbiology
-
Child
-
Humans
-
Micrococcus / instrumentation
-
Sepsis / etiology*
-
Streptococcaceae / instrumentation
-
Streptococcus pneumoniae / isolation & purification
-
Tonsillectomy / adverse effects*