Bacteremia after tonsillectomy and adenectomy

Acta Otolaryngol. 1976 Mar-Apr;81(3-4):242-3. doi: 10.3109/00016487609119956.

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*