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- The case involves a teenage girl who had tonsillitis twice within two weeks and was treated successfully with a stronger antibiotic.
- The authors emphasize the need to consider the pros and cons of tonsil removal surgery (tonsillectomy) versus the effectiveness of additional antibiotic treatment for recurring tonsillitis.
- This highlights the importance of individualized treatment plans for patients dealing with frequent throat infections.
Article Abstract
The authors present a case of an adolescent female who presented to the emergency department with a second case of tonsillitis in the span of two weeks. The patient recovered after treatment with a broader-spectrum antibiotic and was discharged home. The authors highlight the importance of weighing the costs and benefits of tonsillectomy with the potential that additional antibiotics may be enough in cases of recurrent tonsillitis.
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