Publications by authors named "Gabriela Vazquez Vasquez-Armenta"
J Infect Dev Ctries
August 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) in Mexican patients who underwent tonsillectomy due to chronic tonsillitis, noting a significant association between EBV infection and tonsillar issues.
- Of the 50 patients analyzed, 46% tested positive for EBV-DNA in their tonsil tissues, with trends indicating younger age, increased tonsillar hypertrophy, and a higher frequency of tonsillitis episodes correlated with EBV presence.
- The findings suggest that EBV may play a role in chronic tonsillitis and underline the need for further research to explore EBV's impact on inflammatory conditions in affected populations.
