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Peritonsillar Abscess
Infection Peritonsillar abscess Brief outline/clinical setting Pus present deep to the capsule of the tonsil, in a plane between the tonsil and superior constrictor muscle. Presents with deviation of the uvula and tonsil toward the midline, soft palate swelling and trismus Aetiologies/organisms Staphylococcus aureus Group A Streptococcus Anaerobes Optimal antimicrobial selection Amoxicillin-clavu
| Infection | Peritonsillar abscess |
| Brief outline/clinical setting | Pus present deep to the capsule of the tonsil, in a plane between the tonsil and superior constrictor muscle. Presents with deviation of the uvula and tonsil toward the midline, soft palate swelling and trismus |
| Aetiologies/organisms | Staphylococcus aureus Group A Streptococcus Anaerobes |
| Optimal antimicrobial selection |
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| Duration | 5-7 days |
| Alternative if allergic/not available | Clindamycin 600 – 900mg IV 8hrly Plus Metronidazole 500mg IVI TDS |
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