[Peritonsillar abscess in a child caused by ampicillin resistant Haemophilus influenzae].

Abstract

An unusual case of peritonsillar abscess in a six year old boy is presented. The abscess was initially treated with penicillin without success and afterwards with ampicillin and tonsillectomy. Cultivation of pus from the abscess revealed beta-lactamase producing Haemophilus influenzae. The patient was finally successfully treated with sulfamethizole.

• Authors: L P Madsen
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 152 Issue 48 Pg. 3620 (Nov 26 1990) ISSN: 0041-5782 [Print] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: Peritonsillaer absces hos barn forårsaget af ampicillinresistent Haemophilus influenzae.
• PMID: 2124011 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Sulfamethizole
• Penicillin V

Topics

• Ampicillin Resistance
• Child
• Haemophilus Infections (drug therapy, microbiology, surgery)
• Haemophilus influenzae (drug effects, immunology)
• Humans
• Male
• Penicillin V (therapeutic use)
• Peritonsillar Abscess (drug therapy, microbiology, surgery)
• Sulfamethizole (therapeutic use)
• Tonsillectomy