TONSILLITIS

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Tonsils are the oval-shaped pads of the lymph tissue on the

lateral oropharynx between the palatoglossal anteriorly and
the palatopharyngeal arch posteriorly.

OVERVIEW
Bacterial Tonsillitis is an inflammation or infection of the
tonsils with white pus-filled spots in the area and no cough is
present.
Serves as our first line of defense against inhaled pathogens.
Bacterial tonsillitis in toddlers are often caused by various
types of bacteria but streptococcus pyogenes or Group A
streptococcus bacteria are the most common.

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Patient's Name (Initials): C.M.C.

Age: 2 years old

CASE Date of Birth: April 23, 2020

PROFILE Birthplace: Malolos City, Bulacan

Address: Santo Rosario, Malolos City, Bulacan
Diagnosis: Bacterial Tonsillitis

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Case Scenario:
Patient C.C., a 2-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital on May
8, 2023, at 12:10 pm. Upon check-up, the mother stated that for the
past 2 days, her child refuses to eat and drink properly, has lost

CASE
appetite and difficulty in swallowing, looks unwell, sluggish, and has

PROFILE
a fever. Today, she stated that her child suddenly experiences

difficulty in breathing. After various examination and tests, he was

diagnosed with a bacterial tonsillitis which is caused by Group A

Streptococcus.

Vital Signs:
BP - 100/80 mmHg PR - 131 bpm
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RR - 35 cpm Temp. - 38°C
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PATHOPHY
SIOLOGY
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PATHOPHY
SIOLOGY
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DRUG
STUDY

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