| Infected group | Control group |
---|---|---|
Number of patients | 18 | 21 |
Sex | 8 males, 10 females | 8 males, 13 females |
Age (years) | 3–19 (mean 9.4, median 9) | 3–18 (mean 8.2, median 6) |
Indication for tonsillectomy | History of recurrent tonsillitis | Hyperplastic obstructing tonsils |
Tonsil size | Small to substantially enlarged | Substantially enlarged |
Tonsillar core culture test | Positive | Negative |