Peritonsillar abscess and infectious mononucleosis: an association or a different presentation of the same condition

Ir Med J. 1999 Mar;92(2):278-80.

Abstract

Few reports document the coexistence of Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA) and Infectious Mononucleosis (IM). In this paper, we are reporting on two cases that presented to our department with the two conditions simultaneously. We also review the literature and discuss the current theories behind what was considered, for sometime, an unusual presentation of a common problem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cefotaxime / therapeutic use
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / drug effects
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / complications
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / drug therapy
  • Peritonsillar Abscess / etiology*
  • Peritonsillar Abscess / surgery

Substances

  • Cefotaxime