Renata Klagisa Author

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Microbiological Analysis of Punch Biopsies of Tonsillar Crypts of Patients with Chronic Tonsillitis

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Renata Klagisa

Statement of the Problem: Medicine identified that recurrent and chronic infections of palatine tonsils are exacerbated by the creation of biofilms by microorganisms in the wet and warm folds of the tonsils which act as a repository of infection (Abu Bakar et al., 2018). Although 99% of all bacteria exist within biofilms, it is the planktonic state and swab samples from tonsillar surface that historically have received the attention. This is likely due to the fact that disease - causing bacteria is grown more rapidly in the planktonic form and it is much easier to sample fluids as opposed to surfaces (Snyder et al., 2009). Clinical Practice: At Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital was decided to microbiologically analyze the punch biopsy samples of tonsillar crypts of ... view more»

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