Effect of tonsillectomy on antistreptolysin O and C-reactive protein

Authors

Rizkalla, Wagih Z.
Ekladious, Esmat M.
Selim, Shahira B.

J. Egypt. Med. Assoc. 1986; 69 (9-12): 477-481
Journal of the Egyptian Medical Association [The]
Journal Country: Egypt
P-ISSN: 0013-2411
MeSH Terms: Tonsillectomy / Adverse Effects
Broad Subjects: ,
Citation: Wagih Z. Rizkalla, Esmat M. Ekladious, Shahira B. Selim, Effect of tonsillectomy on antistreptolysin O and C-reactive protein. J. Egypt. Med. Assoc. 1986; 69 (9-12): 477-481

Abstract English

Ninety three cases of tonsillitis were studied for antistreptolysin O titre and C-reactive protein before and 2 months after tonsillectomy. Marked reduction is seen in the level of antistreptolysin after tonsillectomy. Before operation the levels ranged between 1: 1360 and 1: 170. After operation they ranged between 1: 480-1: 120. Cases with strong positive C-reactive protein turned weak positive while those with weak positive reaction either remained weak positive or turned negative