The use of long-acting penicillin in the prophylaxis of recurrent tonsillitis.

Abstract

The authors report a study designed to explore the usefulness of long-acting penicillin in the management of recurrent tonsillitis. The trial, conducted in Sri Lanka, involved 179 patients aged 2 to 20 who had suffered multiple attacks of tonsillitis annually. The results showed a significant reduction in the number of attacks of tonsillitis experienced by the treated group, especially those aged 5 to 11, resulting in a drop in the number requiring tonsillectomy.

• Authors: K S Sirimanna, G J Madden, S M Miles
• Journal: The Journal of otolaryngology (J Otolaryngol) Vol. 19 Issue 5 Pg. 343-4 (Oct 1990) ISSN: 0381-6605 [Print] Canada
• PMID: 2262955 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Penicillin G Benzathine

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Humans
• Penicillin G Benzathine (therapeutic use)
• Recurrence
• Tonsillitis (prevention & control)