Characteristics of Tonsilitis Disease
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https://doi.org/10.33096/gmj.v7i2.171Keywords:
Characteristics, tonsillitis, Tabaringan health centerAbstract
Introduction: Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the palatine tonsils that are part of Waldeyer's ring, and is caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi that enter the body through the air or food. The spread of tonsillitis infection can also be through kisses that contain microorganisms. Acute tonsillitis is caused by streptococcus beta hemolyticus, streptococcus viridans and streptococcus pyogenes, can also be caused by viruses. Chronic tonsillitis isgenerally caused by complications of acute tonsillitis, especially those that are not treated properly. In addition to improper treatment, other risk factors for the onset of chronic tonsillitis include poor oral hygiene, physical fatigue and certain types of food.
Methods: Descriptive observational with a retrospective approach and the research design used is Cross Sectional Study.
Result: The results of the distribution of patients with tonsillitis based on age, the most at the age of 5 - 11 years, as many as 20 people (50%). Based on gender, the highest number was female as many as 23 people (58%). Based on the size of the tonsils, the largest size was T2- T2 as many as 17 patients (43%). Based on the diagnosis, there were 23 patients (58%) with acute tonsillitis.
Conclusion: Acute tonsillitis was the most common diagnosis with a patient age range of 5 - 11 years, where most were female and tonsil size was T2-T2.
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