Prevalence of microorganisms and immunoglobulins in children with tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoiditis.

Introduction:  Benign idiopathic tonsillar hypertrophy (HBI) may affect a child's quality of life and sleep. Several studies have sought to relate the clinical features of HBI with the infectious and/or immunologic changes that occur.

Objective:  To increase the knowledge of the etiology of HBI.