The role of β-hemolytic streptococci in the etiology of chronic tonsillitis

Abstract

The interest of otorhinolaryngologists in streptococcal infection has dramatically decreased over the past years. Nevertheless, streptococcal infection plays a significant role in the pathology of the upper respiratory tract, particularly chronic tonsillitis (CT). For a clinical otolaryngologist it is crucial to identify the etiologic pathogen of CT, primarily for the purpose of the adequate antibiotic therapy.

Keywords

• гемолитические стрептококки группы в
• хронический тонзиллит
• антибактериальная терапия
• амоксициллин клавуланат
• group b hemolytic streptococcus
• chronic tonsillitis
• antibiotic therapy
• amoxicillin clavulanate