This document is a student's report on a study of prescription patterns for acute tonsillitis. It includes an abstract that summarizes the study's methods of collecting prescriptions for acute tonsillitis over 6 months and analyzing them. It finds that the majority of prescriptions contained antimicrobials. The most commonly prescribed drugs were amoxicillin-clavulanate and cefriaxone. The introduction provides background on tonsillitis and discusses recurrent tonsillitis and treatment options. It also includes figures illustrating tonsillitis, its signs and symptoms, and potential causes.
This study aimed to detect the prevalence of fungal elements in patients with sinonasal polyposis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. 61 patients were included prospectively and fungal analysis was performed on resected polyp tissue. The prevalence of fungal infection was calculated and the most common fungal isolates identified. Statistical analysis was performed to analyze the results. Obtaining ethical clearance, the study followed a prospective cohort design and collected data on patients' demographics, clinical history, and postoperative fungal investigations to understand the role of fungi in sinonasal polyposis.
Over seven semesters, swabs were taken from the noses and throats of 624 nursing students to test for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) carriage. The overall S. aureus carriage rate was 47.4%, with more students exclusively carrying S. aureus in their throats than noses. The MRSA carriage rate was low at 2.29%, indicating increased clinical exposure did not lead to higher MRSA rates. Resistance to penicillin was lower than expected, while resistance to other antibiotics like erythromycin and clindamycin was observed. Testing both the nose and throat was important for identifying all S. aureus carriers.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts from the genus Candida. It is commonly called oral candidiasis or thrush when it affects the mouth. It is one of the common side effects associated with the long term use of steroid inhalers. Nebulizing therapy with corticosteroids is widely accepted treatment approach for patients with acute exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The other side effects of steroid inhalers include hoarseness of voice and dysphonia, which are usually ignorable. We report this case of 74 year old male patient who was on metered dosage inhaler and nebulizer therapy with corticosteroid and presented with oral candidiasis. If oral thrush develops, treatment with oral fluconazole or nystatin mouth wash is beneficial. Proper patient education by the clinical pharmacist to the patient regarding safe and effective usage of inhalers and nebulizers especially corticosteroids can minimize these drug related problems.
Abstract— Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a great risk to burn patients with potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of MRSA and its susceptibility, in burn wound infection/colonization in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India. A retrospective study was conducted among patients admitted in burn ward of our hospital, between January to December 2012. All the patients irrespective of age, sex, duration of hospital stay, percentage and degree of burn were included in our study. Wound swabs from 1294 patients hospitalized in burn ward were analysed for bacteriological examination. Swabs were inoculated on Blood agar, MacConkey agar and Brain heart infusion broth. Isolates were examined for colony characteristics, Gram staining and biochemical tests. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by modified Stokes disc diffusion method. Detection of MRSA was done by cefoxitin (30g) disc diffusion method. Among the Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) isolates, 56.7% (80/141) were found to be MRSA while 43.3% (61/141) were Methicillin Susceptible S.aureus (MSSA). All the MRSA isolates were resistant to penicillin, cephalexin and cefazolin. Resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, amikacin, rifampicin, chloramphenicol was found to be 74%, 97.4%, 96%, 100%, 97.4%, 84.6%, 11.5%, 10.3%. All MRSA isolates were found to be sensitive to vancomycin and teicoplanin while 1.3% were resistant to linezolid. Although survival rates for burn patients have improved substantially over the years, nosocomial infections still remain a major challenge in burn care. This concludes that there is high prevalence of nosocomial infections specially the presence of multidrug resistant bacteria like Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among burn patients suggest continuous surveillance of burn wound infections and development and stringent implementation of antibiotic policy.
CRITIQUE ON Effect of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse on Preventing Hospital-A...manjunathbeth1
This study examined the effect of 0.12% chlorhexidine oral rinse on preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia in non-ventilated inpatients. A randomized, double-blind, triple-arm clinical trial was conducted with 103 patients aged 50 or older who were randomly assigned to one of three groups: 0.12% chlorhexidine rinse, Listerine rinse, or saline rinse. Outcome measures including incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia, oral health, bacterial load, and clinical pneumonia index scale were evaluated and compared between the groups at various timepoints. The results suggested that the chlorhexidine rinse was more effective at reducing risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia and improving oral health compared to
Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated by the feces or urine of infected individuals. Symptoms include sustained fever, headache, cough, and abdominal pain. Complications can include intestinal perforation or hemorrhage. Each year there are approximately 17 million cases worldwide resulting in 600,000 deaths, primarily among children and young adults in South-Central and Southeast Asia. Prompt antibiotic treatment can reduce the fatality rate to less than 1%, but 3-5% of infected individuals become chronic carriers in the gallbladder posing a continued transmission risk.
Abstract—The aim of the study was to observe the prevalence of various microorganisms from throat swab specimens in patients attending a tertiary care hospital at Chinakakani, Guntur. Throat swab specimens were collected aseptically from 100 patients and cultured on appropriate bacteriological media. Isolates were identified by biochemical tests & antimicrobial susceptibility performed by standard methods. Out of 100 Samples, culture was positive in 25 samples. So Bacterial infection was found in 25% of Pharyngitis. Streptococcus pyogenes was the commonest isolate, followed by Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Majority of bacteria were Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. In 60% it was mixed infection. The susceptibility patterns varied depending on the drugs, but most of the organisms were susceptible to penicillin, erythromycin and vancomycin. Improved personal hygiene and health education of the masses on how to care for ear, nose and throat will greatly reduce these microbial infections. This study will be useful for control strategies and for predicting pathogen prevalence in throat swabs.
Over four semesters, nose and throat swabs were collected from 380 undergraduate nursing students to analyze Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA carriage rates. 48.9% of participants were found to carry S. aureus in their nose or throat. While most carriers had nasal carriage only, 16.8% had throat carriage exclusively. The overall MRSA carriage rate was low at 1.31%, suggesting clinical exposure has not increased rates. Continued monitoring of nursing students is needed to understand how carriage changes over time with increased clinical experience.
This study aimed to detect the prevalence of fungal elements in patients with sinonasal polyposis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. 61 patients were included prospectively and fungal analysis was performed on resected polyp tissue. The prevalence of fungal infection was calculated and the most common fungal isolates identified. Statistical analysis was performed to analyze the results. Obtaining ethical clearance, the study followed a prospective cohort design and collected data on patients' demographics, clinical history, and postoperative fungal investigations to understand the role of fungi in sinonasal polyposis.
Over seven semesters, swabs were taken from the noses and throats of 624 nursing students to test for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) carriage. The overall S. aureus carriage rate was 47.4%, with more students exclusively carrying S. aureus in their throats than noses. The MRSA carriage rate was low at 2.29%, indicating increased clinical exposure did not lead to higher MRSA rates. Resistance to penicillin was lower than expected, while resistance to other antibiotics like erythromycin and clindamycin was observed. Testing both the nose and throat was important for identifying all S. aureus carriers.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts from the genus Candida. It is commonly called oral candidiasis or thrush when it affects the mouth. It is one of the common side effects associated with the long term use of steroid inhalers. Nebulizing therapy with corticosteroids is widely accepted treatment approach for patients with acute exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The other side effects of steroid inhalers include hoarseness of voice and dysphonia, which are usually ignorable. We report this case of 74 year old male patient who was on metered dosage inhaler and nebulizer therapy with corticosteroid and presented with oral candidiasis. If oral thrush develops, treatment with oral fluconazole or nystatin mouth wash is beneficial. Proper patient education by the clinical pharmacist to the patient regarding safe and effective usage of inhalers and nebulizers especially corticosteroids can minimize these drug related problems.
Abstract— Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a great risk to burn patients with potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of MRSA and its susceptibility, in burn wound infection/colonization in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India. A retrospective study was conducted among patients admitted in burn ward of our hospital, between January to December 2012. All the patients irrespective of age, sex, duration of hospital stay, percentage and degree of burn were included in our study. Wound swabs from 1294 patients hospitalized in burn ward were analysed for bacteriological examination. Swabs were inoculated on Blood agar, MacConkey agar and Brain heart infusion broth. Isolates were examined for colony characteristics, Gram staining and biochemical tests. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by modified Stokes disc diffusion method. Detection of MRSA was done by cefoxitin (30g) disc diffusion method. Among the Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) isolates, 56.7% (80/141) were found to be MRSA while 43.3% (61/141) were Methicillin Susceptible S.aureus (MSSA). All the MRSA isolates were resistant to penicillin, cephalexin and cefazolin. Resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, amikacin, rifampicin, chloramphenicol was found to be 74%, 97.4%, 96%, 100%, 97.4%, 84.6%, 11.5%, 10.3%. All MRSA isolates were found to be sensitive to vancomycin and teicoplanin while 1.3% were resistant to linezolid. Although survival rates for burn patients have improved substantially over the years, nosocomial infections still remain a major challenge in burn care. This concludes that there is high prevalence of nosocomial infections specially the presence of multidrug resistant bacteria like Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among burn patients suggest continuous surveillance of burn wound infections and development and stringent implementation of antibiotic policy.
CRITIQUE ON Effect of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse on Preventing Hospital-A...manjunathbeth1
This study examined the effect of 0.12% chlorhexidine oral rinse on preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia in non-ventilated inpatients. A randomized, double-blind, triple-arm clinical trial was conducted with 103 patients aged 50 or older who were randomly assigned to one of three groups: 0.12% chlorhexidine rinse, Listerine rinse, or saline rinse. Outcome measures including incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia, oral health, bacterial load, and clinical pneumonia index scale were evaluated and compared between the groups at various timepoints. The results suggested that the chlorhexidine rinse was more effective at reducing risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia and improving oral health compared to
Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated by the feces or urine of infected individuals. Symptoms include sustained fever, headache, cough, and abdominal pain. Complications can include intestinal perforation or hemorrhage. Each year there are approximately 17 million cases worldwide resulting in 600,000 deaths, primarily among children and young adults in South-Central and Southeast Asia. Prompt antibiotic treatment can reduce the fatality rate to less than 1%, but 3-5% of infected individuals become chronic carriers in the gallbladder posing a continued transmission risk.
Abstract—The aim of the study was to observe the prevalence of various microorganisms from throat swab specimens in patients attending a tertiary care hospital at Chinakakani, Guntur. Throat swab specimens were collected aseptically from 100 patients and cultured on appropriate bacteriological media. Isolates were identified by biochemical tests & antimicrobial susceptibility performed by standard methods. Out of 100 Samples, culture was positive in 25 samples. So Bacterial infection was found in 25% of Pharyngitis. Streptococcus pyogenes was the commonest isolate, followed by Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Majority of bacteria were Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. In 60% it was mixed infection. The susceptibility patterns varied depending on the drugs, but most of the organisms were susceptible to penicillin, erythromycin and vancomycin. Improved personal hygiene and health education of the masses on how to care for ear, nose and throat will greatly reduce these microbial infections. This study will be useful for control strategies and for predicting pathogen prevalence in throat swabs.
Over four semesters, nose and throat swabs were collected from 380 undergraduate nursing students to analyze Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA carriage rates. 48.9% of participants were found to carry S. aureus in their nose or throat. While most carriers had nasal carriage only, 16.8% had throat carriage exclusively. The overall MRSA carriage rate was low at 1.31%, suggesting clinical exposure has not increased rates. Continued monitoring of nursing students is needed to understand how carriage changes over time with increased clinical experience.
Resistance pattern of cephadroxil monohydrate and ceftrixone against differen...pharmaindexing
Resistance pattern of cephadroxil monohydrate and ceftrixone against different clinical isolates was the aim of the study and 90 clinical isolates comprising of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Proteus and Pseudomonas aerogenosa were collected from different local pathological laboratories and their resistant pattern against cephadroxil monohydrate and ceftrixone were studied using disc diffusion method. Klebsiella, (86.6% against cephadroxil monohydrate and 53.33% against ceftrixone) and Proteus (66.67% against cephadroxil monohydrate and 33.33% against ceftrixone). In case of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, resistance found was 41.18% and 48% against ceftrixone,82.35% and 97.62% against cephadroxil monohydrate respectively and in case of Pseudomonas aerogenosa resistance found was 40% against ceftrixone and 90% against cephadroxil monohydrate. It is concluded from these figures that microbial resistance against these cephalosporins are increasing in the population which is alarming and therefore it is recommended to physicians to prescribe these antibiotics only of no other alternate is available in clinical practices.
Challenges in healthcare and infection controlLee Oi Wah
The document discusses various challenges in healthcare-associated infection control and prevention. It outlines key challenges like multidrug-resistant organisms, changing healthcare settings, and emerging diseases. It also summarizes strategies like surveillance, standard and transmission-based precautions, and the roles of infection control personnel in outbreak prevention and management. Effective infection control requires a multifaceted approach including education, environmental controls, and collaboration across the healthcare system.
This research article studied the bacterial population in the intensive care unit of Thanjavur Medical College Hospital in Tamil Nadu, India. A total of five bacterial species were isolated from samples collected in the ICU, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Serratia marcescens. All isolated bacteria were tested for sensitivity to three common antibiotics - ciprofloxacin, penicillin G, and streptomycin. Most organisms were found to be sensitive to all three antibiotics tested. The identification of bacterial species and testing of antibiotic sensitivity can help inform appropriate treatment of infections in the ICU.
Background- Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is caused by strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it is transmitted through air droplets from infected person and Close contacts of MDR-TB patients have a high potential to developing TB. This study aims to determine the profile of TB/multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) among household contacts of MDR-TB patients. Material and Methods- The cases were recruited from the King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India. In this cross-sectional study, Close contacts of MDR-TB patients were screened for tuberculosis. clinical, radiological and bacteriological experiments were performed to find out the evidence of TB/MDR-TB. Results- The cases were enrolled Between December 2015 to December 2016, a total of 100 index MDR-TB patients were recruited which initiated on MDR-TB treatment. A total of 428 contacts who could be studied, 11 (2.57%) were diagnosed with MDR-TB and 4 (0.93%) had TB. The most frequent symptoms observed in patients were cough, chest pain and fever. Conclusions- Tracing symptomatic contacts of MDR-TB cases could be a high yield strategy for early detection and treatment of MDR-TB cases to contribute to reduced morbidity, mortality and to cut the chain of transmission of infection in the community. The approach should be bringing about for wider implementation and dissemination. Key-words- TB, MDR-TB, Symptomatic, Household, Transmission
This document summarizes a study on Acinetobacter species isolated from clinical samples at a tertiary care hospital in Odisha, India. The study found that of 8,749 clinical samples tested, 137 (3%) yielded Acinetobacter species. Most isolates were from pus/swab samples (56.9%) and blood (13.1%). Risk factors for infection included older age, hospitalization, longer stays, comorbidities, and invasive procedures. Many isolates were multidrug-resistant (54.7%) or pan-drug resistant (5.8%), showing high resistance to many antibiotics. However, isolates remained sensitive to imipenem, meropenem, piperacillin/tazobact
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for children under 5 years old presenting with symptoms of the common cold at PIMS Islamabad, despite antibiotics not being effective for treating viral infections like the common cold. The study found that antibiotics were prescribed in 70% of cases. Common combinations included antibiotics with antipyretics and antihistamines. Only penicillin was prescribed as the antibiotic class. Many prescriptions contained multiple unnecessary drugs. Overprescribing antibiotics can contribute to rising antibiotic resistance.
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From the article pulmonary infections in the returned traveler, it can be denoted that there are a wide variety of infections which are present with the pulmonary symptoms. In this regards, the clinicians have a role in differentiating the various causes of such diseases. Consequently, there are various risks attributed to the travel related pulmonary diseases which are highly dependent on the travel destinations as well as the duration one stays in such destination. Moreover, it is of on the activities undertaken. This disease includes pneumonia which is mainly contracted when one travel and exposes oneself to the cold places which cause chest and pulmonary infection (Trimble, Moffat & Collins, 2017).
From the article titled the Novel vaccination approaches to prevent tuberculosis in children, it is denoted that the tuberculosis is an underappreciated problem since it causes approximately ten percent of deaths in the world. Children are perceived to be susceptible to the mycobacterium infection causing tuberculosis. The vaccinations which are provided in order to prevent tuberculosis have been found to be not efficient especially when it comes to eliminating pulmonary tuberculosis which is also linked to pneumonia. In this regards, it is necessary that new vaccines against tuberculosis, especially for children to be manufactured so that it can boost the induced immunity so that they can be protected (Triccas & Counoupas, 2016).
From the article Non-adherence to community oral antibiotic treatment in children with fast breathing pneumonia in Malawi– secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study, it can be noted that despite the significant progress being made, the disease of pneumonia is still the leading cause of the deaths especially to the children under the age of five. This has been attributed to the poor adherence of the antibiotics which are associated further to the treatment failure on the world health organizations. In this regards, there should be an improvement in the adherence so that the outcomes will be improved (Nightingale,. et al. 2016).
Additionally, from the article Tuberculosis and pneumonia in HIV-infected children: an overview, it is depicted that pneumonia always has been the most common cause of hospitalization and mostly death in young children. Notably, with high immunodeficiency virus, the infected individuals are perceived to carry the high burden of infections of the lower respiratory tracts from the virus and bacteria. Additionally, it is depicted that there is also an increasing recognition of impacts of Utero exposure to HIV as well as the general health of the exposed and the infants who have been infected. It is evident also that the exposed individuals may have various specific immune deficits which are deemed to increase their vulnerability to the respiratory pathogens (Rabie & Goussard, 2016).
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ABSTRACT- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) is a major threat to human health. It is caused due to various physiological changes of the urinary tract by the activity of microorganisms. Urinary Tract infections has also been a major type of hospital acquired infection. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are of various types: Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Blood Stream Infection (BSI), and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) and the most common are Urinary Tract (39%) and Respiratory Tract (20-22%) infection. The main aim of this study was to assess various urine samples collected from patients of the ICU of a tertiary care hospital for microbial growth and create a statistical picture on the contribution of UTI to nosocomial infections. Certain governing factors for UTI like presence of pus cells, epithelial cells, and diabetes mellitus were also kept under consideration along with various patient details like age, sex, primary illness and prior antibiotic treatment. The key findings of the study were: the
mean age of patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic UTI was 51 years and people from both genders within the age group of 41-60 were equally susceptible. E. coli was the most common causative organism (35.7%) followed by Citrobacter (21.42%) and Klebsiella (14.28%). Other organisms included Pseudomonas, Enterococcus and Candida. The rate of UTI was 56.22/1000 days of catheterization. Most of the organisms isolated were found to be multi drug resistant. UTI has been hence concluded to play a major contribution in nosocomial infections which needs to be controlled by integrating proper monitoring of hospital data and surveillance of hospital acquired urinary tract infection.
Key-words- ICU, Urinary Tract Infection, Center for Disease Control, Multi drug resistant, antibiotics, Microorganism
A Brief Study of Efficacy of Homoeopathic Medicines in Controlling Tonsilliti...IOSRJPBS
A Brief study of efficacy of homoeopathic medicines in controlling tonsillitis in paediatric age group, Sri ganganagar, (Raj) India. Background: Tonsillitis is one of the most common conditions in childhood with recurrent attacks which will result in sever complication. Homoeopathy is giving better result in treating tonsillitis both in acute and chronic recurrent episodes. The objective were to evaluate the constitutional remedial action in case of Tonsillitis and to analyze group of constitutional remedies effective in the treatment of tonsillitis in Paediatric age group. Methodology: A hospital based observational study was carried out on Sriganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Sri Ganganagar, Raj. The study group of 30 was selected based on purposive sampling method. This is before and after without control type of experimental study. 30 diagnosed cases were considered. Data collected were analysed and inferred with T test used to calculate. Result: The overall response of the treatment with the help of 10 Homoeopathic medicines. It was observed that out of 30 patients, 18 (60%) patient were cured, 10 (33%) patients improved, 2 (7%) patients showed no response. This study reflects the predominance of Psoric Miasm in the cases of Tonsillitis. Out of 30 cases, 14 ( 46.67%) cases were purely Psoric, 13 (43.33%) cases were Sycosis, 1 (3.33%) cases were Tubercular, 2 ( 6.67%) cases were Syphilis. Conclusion: Homoeopathic constitutional remedies are very effective in treating tonsillitis in paediatric age group. There were no side effects during the treatment.
Bacteriological and Mycological Profile of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media I...inventionjournals
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Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in the treatment.pptxHarshitaCool1
The document discusses a study evaluating the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in addition to routine treatment of severe pneumonia in children aged less than five years. The study found that short-term supplementation with vitamin D does not decrease the duration of resolution of severe pneumonia, duration of hospitalization, or time taken for resolution of individual symptoms of severity of pneumonia in children under five. Fast breathing was present in similar proportions in both the vitamin D and placebo groups, and cyanosis and poor oral intake were also not significantly different between groups. Most children in both groups showed resolution of severe symptoms within 48 hours.
A Study on Pattern of Using Prophylactic Antibiotics in Caesarean Sectioniosrphr_editor
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This document describes a study that identified several host defense peptide (HDP) mimetic compounds that exhibited potent antifungal activity against Candida species both in vitro and in vivo. In screening tests, several HDP mimetics were found to be broadly active against C. albicans and other Candida species, rapidly fungicidal against yeast and hyphal forms, and exhibited low cytotoxicity to mammalian cells. Importantly, the compounds showed specificity for Candida over commensal oral bacteria. In mouse models of oral candidiasis, topical application of three HDP mimetics significantly reduced the Candida burden in the tongues of infected animals.
Ocular inflammatory disease and ocular tuberculosis in a cohort of patients c...Dr.Samsuddin Khan
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BACKGROUND:
The prevalence and the patterns of ocular inflammatory disease and ocular tuberculosis (TB) are largely undocumented among Multidrug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) patients co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and on antituberculosis and antiretroviral therapy (ART).
METHODS:
Lilavati Hospital and Research Center and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) organized a cross-sectional ophthalmological evaluation ofHIV/MDR-TB co-infected patients followed in an MSF-run HIV-clinic in Mumbai, India, which included measuring visual acuity, and slit lamp and dilated fundus examinations.
RESULTS:
Between February and April 2012, 47 HIV/MDR-TB co-infected patients (including three patients with extensively drug-resistant TB) were evaluated. Sixty-four per cent were male, mean age was 39 years (standard deviation: 8.7) and their median (IQR) CD4 count at the time of evaluation was 264 cells/μL (158-361). Thirteen patients (27%) had detectable levels of HIV viremia (>20 copies/ml). Overall, examination of the anterior segments was normal in 45/47 patients (96%). A dilated fundus examination revealed active ocular inflammatory disease in seven eyes of sevenpatients (15.5%, 95% Confidence Intervals (CI); 5.1-25.8%). 'These included five eyes of five patients (10%) with choroidal tubercles, one eye of one patient (2%) with presumed tubercular chorioretinitis and one eye of one patient (2%) with evidence of presumed active CMV retinitis. Presumed ocular tuberculosis was thus seen in a total of six patients (12.7%, 95% CI; 3.2-22.2%). Two patients who had completed anti-TB treatment had active ocular inflammatory disease, in the form of choroidal tubercles (two eyes of two patients). Inactive scars were seen in three eyes of three patients (6%).Patients with extrapulmonary TB and patients<39 years old were at significantly higher risk of having ocular TB [Risk Ratio: 13.65 (95% CI: 2.4-78.5) and 6.38 (95% CI: 1.05-38.8) respectively].
CONCLUSIONS:
Ocular inflammatory disease, mainly ocular tuberculosis, was common in a cohort of HIV/MDR-TB co-infected patients in Mumbai,India. Ophthalmological examination should be routinely considered in HIV patients diagnosed with or suspected to have MDR-TB, especially in those with extrapulmonary TB.
1. This cross-sectional study aims to identify common organisms causing infections in COPD and asthma patients by sputum culture and determine the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolated microorganisms.
2. Sputum samples will be collected from 100 COPD and asthma patients experiencing acute exacerbations at a hospital in Jodhpur, India. Samples will undergo culture and identification of bacteria/fungi followed by antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
3. Preliminary results from previous studies suggest bacteria like H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, and M. catarrhalis commonly cause COPD exacerbations, while studies of asthma patient microbiota show alterations compared to healthy individuals.
This document describes an IOT-based greenhouse monitoring system using Raspberry Pi. The system aims to automatically monitor and control climate parameters like temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and light intensity in a greenhouse. Sensors placed in the greenhouse record this data, which is sent to a Raspberry Pi gateway. If temperature rises too high, fans turn on to cool it down. If soil moisture drops, pumps turn on to add water. Lights also turn on automatically in the absence of sufficient light. The system is meant to overcome the limitations of manual monitoring and improve crop growth and yield for farmers.
Resistance pattern of cephadroxil monohydrate and ceftrixone against differen...pharmaindexing
Resistance pattern of cephadroxil monohydrate and ceftrixone against different clinical isolates was the aim of the study and 90 clinical isolates comprising of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Proteus and Pseudomonas aerogenosa were collected from different local pathological laboratories and their resistant pattern against cephadroxil monohydrate and ceftrixone were studied using disc diffusion method. Klebsiella, (86.6% against cephadroxil monohydrate and 53.33% against ceftrixone) and Proteus (66.67% against cephadroxil monohydrate and 33.33% against ceftrixone). In case of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, resistance found was 41.18% and 48% against ceftrixone,82.35% and 97.62% against cephadroxil monohydrate respectively and in case of Pseudomonas aerogenosa resistance found was 40% against ceftrixone and 90% against cephadroxil monohydrate. It is concluded from these figures that microbial resistance against these cephalosporins are increasing in the population which is alarming and therefore it is recommended to physicians to prescribe these antibiotics only of no other alternate is available in clinical practices.
Challenges in healthcare and infection controlLee Oi Wah
The document discusses various challenges in healthcare-associated infection control and prevention. It outlines key challenges like multidrug-resistant organisms, changing healthcare settings, and emerging diseases. It also summarizes strategies like surveillance, standard and transmission-based precautions, and the roles of infection control personnel in outbreak prevention and management. Effective infection control requires a multifaceted approach including education, environmental controls, and collaboration across the healthcare system.
This research article studied the bacterial population in the intensive care unit of Thanjavur Medical College Hospital in Tamil Nadu, India. A total of five bacterial species were isolated from samples collected in the ICU, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Serratia marcescens. All isolated bacteria were tested for sensitivity to three common antibiotics - ciprofloxacin, penicillin G, and streptomycin. Most organisms were found to be sensitive to all three antibiotics tested. The identification of bacterial species and testing of antibiotic sensitivity can help inform appropriate treatment of infections in the ICU.
Background- Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is caused by strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it is transmitted through air droplets from infected person and Close contacts of MDR-TB patients have a high potential to developing TB. This study aims to determine the profile of TB/multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) among household contacts of MDR-TB patients. Material and Methods- The cases were recruited from the King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India. In this cross-sectional study, Close contacts of MDR-TB patients were screened for tuberculosis. clinical, radiological and bacteriological experiments were performed to find out the evidence of TB/MDR-TB. Results- The cases were enrolled Between December 2015 to December 2016, a total of 100 index MDR-TB patients were recruited which initiated on MDR-TB treatment. A total of 428 contacts who could be studied, 11 (2.57%) were diagnosed with MDR-TB and 4 (0.93%) had TB. The most frequent symptoms observed in patients were cough, chest pain and fever. Conclusions- Tracing symptomatic contacts of MDR-TB cases could be a high yield strategy for early detection and treatment of MDR-TB cases to contribute to reduced morbidity, mortality and to cut the chain of transmission of infection in the community. The approach should be bringing about for wider implementation and dissemination. Key-words- TB, MDR-TB, Symptomatic, Household, Transmission
This document summarizes a study on Acinetobacter species isolated from clinical samples at a tertiary care hospital in Odisha, India. The study found that of 8,749 clinical samples tested, 137 (3%) yielded Acinetobacter species. Most isolates were from pus/swab samples (56.9%) and blood (13.1%). Risk factors for infection included older age, hospitalization, longer stays, comorbidities, and invasive procedures. Many isolates were multidrug-resistant (54.7%) or pan-drug resistant (5.8%), showing high resistance to many antibiotics. However, isolates remained sensitive to imipenem, meropenem, piperacillin/tazobact
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for children under 5 years old presenting with symptoms of the common cold at PIMS Islamabad, despite antibiotics not being effective for treating viral infections like the common cold. The study found that antibiotics were prescribed in 70% of cases. Common combinations included antibiotics with antipyretics and antihistamines. Only penicillin was prescribed as the antibiotic class. Many prescriptions contained multiple unnecessary drugs. Overprescribing antibiotics can contribute to rising antibiotic resistance.
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From the article pulmonary infections in the returned traveler, it can be denoted that there are a wide variety of infections which are present with the pulmonary symptoms. In this regards, the clinicians have a role in differentiating the various causes of such diseases. Consequently, there are various risks attributed to the travel related pulmonary diseases which are highly dependent on the travel destinations as well as the duration one stays in such destination. Moreover, it is of on the activities undertaken. This disease includes pneumonia which is mainly contracted when one travel and exposes oneself to the cold places which cause chest and pulmonary infection (Trimble, Moffat & Collins, 2017).
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ABSTRACT- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) is a major threat to human health. It is caused due to various physiological changes of the urinary tract by the activity of microorganisms. Urinary Tract infections has also been a major type of hospital acquired infection. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are of various types: Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Blood Stream Infection (BSI), and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) and the most common are Urinary Tract (39%) and Respiratory Tract (20-22%) infection. The main aim of this study was to assess various urine samples collected from patients of the ICU of a tertiary care hospital for microbial growth and create a statistical picture on the contribution of UTI to nosocomial infections. Certain governing factors for UTI like presence of pus cells, epithelial cells, and diabetes mellitus were also kept under consideration along with various patient details like age, sex, primary illness and prior antibiotic treatment. The key findings of the study were: the
mean age of patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic UTI was 51 years and people from both genders within the age group of 41-60 were equally susceptible. E. coli was the most common causative organism (35.7%) followed by Citrobacter (21.42%) and Klebsiella (14.28%). Other organisms included Pseudomonas, Enterococcus and Candida. The rate of UTI was 56.22/1000 days of catheterization. Most of the organisms isolated were found to be multi drug resistant. UTI has been hence concluded to play a major contribution in nosocomial infections which needs to be controlled by integrating proper monitoring of hospital data and surveillance of hospital acquired urinary tract infection.
Key-words- ICU, Urinary Tract Infection, Center for Disease Control, Multi drug resistant, antibiotics, Microorganism
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A Brief study of efficacy of homoeopathic medicines in controlling tonsillitis in paediatric age group, Sri ganganagar, (Raj) India. Background: Tonsillitis is one of the most common conditions in childhood with recurrent attacks which will result in sever complication. Homoeopathy is giving better result in treating tonsillitis both in acute and chronic recurrent episodes. The objective were to evaluate the constitutional remedial action in case of Tonsillitis and to analyze group of constitutional remedies effective in the treatment of tonsillitis in Paediatric age group. Methodology: A hospital based observational study was carried out on Sriganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Sri Ganganagar, Raj. The study group of 30 was selected based on purposive sampling method. This is before and after without control type of experimental study. 30 diagnosed cases were considered. Data collected were analysed and inferred with T test used to calculate. Result: The overall response of the treatment with the help of 10 Homoeopathic medicines. It was observed that out of 30 patients, 18 (60%) patient were cured, 10 (33%) patients improved, 2 (7%) patients showed no response. This study reflects the predominance of Psoric Miasm in the cases of Tonsillitis. Out of 30 cases, 14 ( 46.67%) cases were purely Psoric, 13 (43.33%) cases were Sycosis, 1 (3.33%) cases were Tubercular, 2 ( 6.67%) cases were Syphilis. Conclusion: Homoeopathic constitutional remedies are very effective in treating tonsillitis in paediatric age group. There were no side effects during the treatment.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The prevalence and the patterns of ocular inflammatory disease and ocular tuberculosis (TB) are largely undocumented among Multidrug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) patients co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and on antituberculosis and antiretroviral therapy (ART).
METHODS:
Lilavati Hospital and Research Center and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) organized a cross-sectional ophthalmological evaluation ofHIV/MDR-TB co-infected patients followed in an MSF-run HIV-clinic in Mumbai, India, which included measuring visual acuity, and slit lamp and dilated fundus examinations.
RESULTS:
Between February and April 2012, 47 HIV/MDR-TB co-infected patients (including three patients with extensively drug-resistant TB) were evaluated. Sixty-four per cent were male, mean age was 39 years (standard deviation: 8.7) and their median (IQR) CD4 count at the time of evaluation was 264 cells/μL (158-361). Thirteen patients (27%) had detectable levels of HIV viremia (>20 copies/ml). Overall, examination of the anterior segments was normal in 45/47 patients (96%). A dilated fundus examination revealed active ocular inflammatory disease in seven eyes of sevenpatients (15.5%, 95% Confidence Intervals (CI); 5.1-25.8%). 'These included five eyes of five patients (10%) with choroidal tubercles, one eye of one patient (2%) with presumed tubercular chorioretinitis and one eye of one patient (2%) with evidence of presumed active CMV retinitis. Presumed ocular tuberculosis was thus seen in a total of six patients (12.7%, 95% CI; 3.2-22.2%). Two patients who had completed anti-TB treatment had active ocular inflammatory disease, in the form of choroidal tubercles (two eyes of two patients). Inactive scars were seen in three eyes of three patients (6%).Patients with extrapulmonary TB and patients<39 years old were at significantly higher risk of having ocular TB [Risk Ratio: 13.65 (95% CI: 2.4-78.5) and 6.38 (95% CI: 1.05-38.8) respectively].
CONCLUSIONS:
Ocular inflammatory disease, mainly ocular tuberculosis, was common in a cohort of HIV/MDR-TB co-infected patients in Mumbai,India. Ophthalmological examination should be routinely considered in HIV patients diagnosed with or suspected to have MDR-TB, especially in those with extrapulmonary TB.
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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1. PRESCRIPTION PATTERN ON DRUG UTILIZATION IN
ACUTE TONSILLITIS IN PATIENTS
A Report on
PRACTICE SCHOOL
Submitted for partial fulfillment of the requirement
For the award of
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
BY
SAFIA MWALIM HAJI
REG.NO. 2115022002
B.PHARMACY 7TH
SEMESTER (2023-2024)
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
MRS. RAMANDEEP KAUR SANDHU
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, UCOP, GKU
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
GURU KASHI UNIVERSITY
TALWANDI SABO, BATHINDA, PUNJAB
DECEMBER 2023
2. CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the work embodied in project report entitled “Prescription pattern
on drug utilization in acute tonsillitis in patients at Adeshi hospital, Bathinda has
been carried out by SAFIA MWALIM HAJI under my supervision University College
of Pharmacy (Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur Sandhu), Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo,
Bathinda, Punjab, India during academic session 2023-2024 and has not been submitted
for the award of any other degree
Signature
Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur Sandhu
Assistant Professor, UCOP, GKU
Guru Kashi University,
Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India-151302
3. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
This is to certify that SAFIA MWALIM HAJI bearing university roll number 2115022002
has prepared report on “PRACTICE SCHOOL” in partial fulfillment of the requirement
for the degree of “Bachelor of Pharmacy” in Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo,
Bathinda, Punjab, India. This work was carried out by him at the University College of
Pharmacy.
Signature:
Dean of Pharmacy Department
University College of Pharmacy
Guru Kashi University
Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India-151302
CERTIFICATE BY DEAN OF PHARMACY
4. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the work reported in practice school report entitled “Prescription
pattern on drug utilization in acute tonsillitis in patients at Adeshi hospital,
Bathinda has been carried out by me under the supervision of “Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur
Sandhu” at University college of Pharmacy, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo,
Punjab during the academic session 2023-2024 and has not been submitted for the award
of any other degree.
Signature
Safia Mwalim Haji
Roll no. 2115022002
B. Pharmacy
Guru Kashi University
Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda Punjab India-151302
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Finally I would like to give my great and lovely thanks to almighty God (S.W)
for blessing me with strong and comfortable health as well as courage for the
accomplishment of my project repot.
All the start of every major task initially difficulties seem insurmountable. But
as we begin treading on the chosen path with honesty and perseverance we find that God
is there to help us. Research is an arduous task, which despite a consistent and dedicated
mind also requires patience. Towards the completion of my thesis it is a pleasurable
aspect that I have now the break to communicate my thankfulness to all those who have
been influential in the completion of this task.
First of all, with humility, bowed head, misty eyes and folded hands, I
acknowledge my gratitude to Almighty with whose mercy it has been possible for me to
reach this so for. I express my thanks to Vice Chancellor of Guru Kashi University,
Dean of Pharmacy and my teachers for providing me all the required project facilities,
supportive assistance and for their important support throughout this project.
Finally, I wish to put on record my profound gratitude to my ever available
supervisor Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur Sandhu, University College of Pharmacy, Guru Kashi
University, Without whose guidance this study would not have been in the way it is
presented.
Date Safia Mwalim Haji
Place
6. ABSTRACT
Acute tonsillitis, where virus like adenovirus, Epstein-Barr virus or influenza viruses are
implicated, is treated symptomatically with antipyretics, anti-inflammatory drug and
mouth gargles, and reassurance to the patients. Several studies have reported that
antimicrobials are prescribed in the management of URTI due to the drug related
problems associated with in appropriate use. The limited role of antimicrobials in acute
tonsillitis of viral etiology has been published in an overview of Cochrane reviews by
Arroll (2005). The culture of prescriptions contained antimicrobial in the present study
and the culture and sensitivity reports on throat swab were useful tools in assisting
clinicians in selecting the most appropriate antimicrobial agent in individual patients. In a
study from Adeshi 95.9% of prescriptions contained antimicrobials in the treatment of
acute tonsillitis (Rehan 2003). In publication from Thailand, more than 80% of the
prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections contained antimicrobials agents
(Issarachaikul and Suankraty 2013). Among the individual drugs, amoxicillinclavulanate
followed by cefriaxone were the widely utilized drugs in the present study, similar to a
previous report from India, but the common cephalosporin prescribed in the latter study
was cefopodoxime(Ain et al.2010).this finding contradicts (Senok et al.209). (Khan et
al.2011), (Daset al.2005) and (Rehan2003), were in the preferred antimicrobial agents
were amoxicilli, cefixime and ciprofloxacin respectively. Reported from Japan
documented cefcapene, a third generation cephalosporin as the most commonly
prescribed antibiotic, followed by clarithromycin (higashi 2009).
Methods:
Prescriptions for acute tonsillitis were collected outside the ENT-OPD over a period of 6
months and were analyzed.
Key words: Drug utilization, Antimicrobial use and Acute Tonsillitis.
7. TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER CONTENT Page No.
I INTRODUCTION 1-5
II LITRERTURE REVIEW 6-9
III SUMMARY 10-11
IV CONCLUSION 12-13
V REFERENCES 14-15
8. LIST OF FIGURES
Figure number Description of figure Page number
1 TOSILITIS 3
2 SIGN AND SYMPTOMS 4
3 CAUSES OF TONSILLITIS 5
4 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 9
10. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
2
INTRODUCTION
Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsils due to bacterial or viral infection causing a sore
throat, fever, and difficult in swallowing. The inflammation usually extends to the
adenoid and the lingual tonsils; therefore, the term pharyngitis may also be used. The
most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A
streptococcus). In the first century AD, Celsius described tonsillectomy performed with
sharp tools and followed by rinses with vinegar and other medicinal.
Since that time, physicians have been documenting administration of tonsillitis.
Tonsillitis occurs throughout the world, without racial or ethnic differences. Most
children have tonsillitis at least once during their childhood, although it rarely occur
before the age of two. It most typically occurs between the age of four and five, bacterial
infections most typically occur at later age.
Tonsillectomy is usually indicated when a patient has 6 or more acute tonsillitis attacks
during last 12 months and not recommended if a patient had less than 3 attacks.
ACUTE TONSILLITIS.
Mostly affects children in the age group of 5-15 years, may also affect adults
Organism: beta-hemolytic streptococci( most common), staphylococci, Pneumococci,
H.influenzae
In the normal sate, tonsils are pink in color (similar to surrounding tissues) and about the
same size.
The tonsils along with adenoids are said to form the first line of defense against infective
organism.
When the tonsils get inflamed, they become red, swollen and may develop pus pockets
that start exuding a discharge
In case of recurrent infections, the tonsils may become so swollen over a period of time
so as to almost touch each other.
Tonsillitis is very common against children
No particular gender predilection is seen in case of tonsillitis.
11. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
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Figure 1, Tonsiliitis
Recurrent tonsillitis
Recurrent tonsillitis is defined as repeated attacks of acute tonsillitis with periods with
only very few, or without any symptoms recurrent tonsillitis has some sequalae and
complications including: severe lower tract infections and the need for surgery with
high impact on families' daily life and healthcare costs. Owing to the high morbidity,
mortality and healthcare costs, effective prevention and treatment are needed
Tonsillectomy is associated with significant risk of primary and secondary hemorrhage;
in addition, it is painful procedure. Also, tonsillectomy may affect patient's immune
system through the significant decrease of interleukin and immunoglobulin’s levels
postoperatively
Recent studies recommend more randomized controlled trials with adequate long-term
follow-up to clarify the benefits of tonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment in patients
with recurrent tonsillitis. Drugs such as penicillin and Azithromycin (AZT) are widely
used to control recurrent tonsillitis. Sire manna et al. Reported the usefulness of long-
acting penicillin in recurrent tonsillitis prevention. However; long-term use of penicillin
may result in hypersensitivity reactions, irrelative responses, anaphylaxis, severe local
pain and gluteal abscesses. AZT is an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics. It is
rapidly absorbed and widely distributed throughout the body; with higher concentrations
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in infected tissues and its therapeutic levels in tonsil tissue occurs during weekly
medication with minimal side effects. Gopal et al. reported that use of 500 mg once
weekly oral AZT was effective in prevention of streptococcal throat infection compared
to oral penicillin therapy.
Signs
Sore throat
Difficulty in swallowing
General body ache
Fever
Enlarged lymph nodes in neck region
Earache and thick speech
Figure 2, sign and symptoms
Symptoms
Soreness of throat
Difficult in swallowing or painful swallowing of food or drink
Change of voice
Difficulty in taking feeds in babies- this may be the sole indicator in some cases of
tonsillitis in infant
Pain or discomfort while swallowing saliva
Malaise, tiredness
Headache
Pain in the ears ( due to common nerve supply of the back of the throat and ears ).
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Causes
Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial
infections also may cause tonsillitis.
Because appropriate treatment for tonsillitis depends on the cause, it's important to get a
prompt and accurate diagnosis. Surgery to remove tonsils, once a common procedure to
treat tonsillitis, is usually performed only when tonsillitis occurs frequently, doesn't
respond to other treatments or causes serious complications.
Figure 3, causes of tonsillitis
OBJECTIVES
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
1. To evaluate the pattern of drug utilization associated with acute tonsillitis at adeshi
hospital
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE
1. To study and analysis the drug prescription and antibiotic for acute tonsillitis
2. To find out the base line data on prescribing pattern of drugs in acute tonsillitis.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Specified that tonsillectomy raises the hazard of deep neck contaminations. Using a
health insurance research database search, the investigators found patients to be at greater
risk of deep neck infection after experiencing tonsillectomy. A retrospective cohort study
of 61,430 patients who experienced tonsillectomy specifies that the use of intravenous
steroids on the day of surgery increases the frequency of post tonsillectomy bleeding in
children, but not in adults. In the study, Suzuki et al found that the rate of reoperation for
bleeding was 1.2% for children aged 15 years or younger who received intravenous
steroids, versus 0.5% for patients in the same age group who did not. Between patients
older than 15 years, nevertheless, the reoperation rate was not expressively higher in the
steroid patients than in the controls (1.7% vs. 1.4%).1
Showed that respiratory compromise is the most frequent complication happening in
children (9.4%) following adenotonsillectomy, with secondary haemorrhage being the
second most frequent (2.6%). The authors similarly found that in children who experience
adenotonsillectomy, the hazard of respiratory complications is 4.9 times higher in those
who have obstructive sleep apnoea than in children who do not, but the hazard of
postoperative bleeding is lesser.II
Specified that the hazard of postoperative bleeding in children experiencing tonsillectomy
is expanded when the surgery is accomplished on a child with recurrent tonsillitis (4.5
times expanded hazard), on a child with responsiveness deficit hyperactivity disorder (8.7
times expanded hazard), or on an older child (twice the bleeding hazard in children aged
11 years or above).III
Found a strong association of tonsillitis with age, unhygienic living condition, balanced
diet, stressful environment and the use of sour/spicy foods. The disease was more prevalent
in males compared to females and children aged <5 years were more vulnerable to the
disease which is in line with an earlier study. In younger age, the tonsils can easily
become overwhelmed with infection. According to a study, in children aged up to 6 years
the tonsils are larger in size than the adults, which make them an easy target to tonsillitis.
Stressful environment also played a significant role in causing tonsillitis because stress
may increase the possibility of acute respiratory infection in children and this increases
with the level of stress. IV
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In our study unhygienic/polluted environment was also found to have vital role in
causing tonsillitis which agrees with earlier findings children who consumed sore/spicy
foods were at high risk of tonsillitis which also confirmed earlier findings in this regard. In
the current study, the urban-rural divide had no significant role in causing tonsillitis,
which is in contrast with the findings of an earlier study.V
Methodology
Setting: This is hospital-based study and data will be collected from OPD of ENT
department.
Duration: 6 months.
Type of study: This is a prospective, observational study
Details of subjects to be used: All patients suffering Tonsillitis and Recurrent of tonsillitis
will be enrolled into the study.
Sample size:
Based on Duration of Study
Place of work: This Study will be conducting in Adesh hospital, Bathinda.
Inclusion criteria:
1. Individual who suffering from any type of tonsillitis
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patients Suffering from any other chronic illness
Source of Data
Informed Consent Form
Questionnaire
Statistical analysis
Data collected and analyzed by using Microsoft Excel
Ethical Consideration: The research conducted after approval from AIPBS- Departmental
Research Committee and informed to Ethics Committee, Adesh hospital, Bathinda and
informed consent will be obtained from the Patients.
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Annexure III Activity Schedule
Figure 4, activity schedule
Activity Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
1.Review of literature
2.Design Study Protocol
3.Ethics Committee Approval
4.Data Collection
5.Analysis of data
6.Thesis Writing
7.Submission of project report
8.Pre-report submission
seminar(second seminar)
9.Submission of project report
10.Seminar to examiner and
viva voce(Third Seminar)
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SUMMARY
Patient with tonsillitis often present with a sore throat, a common symptom with a myriad
of possible diagnoses. A thorough history and physical examination performed by the
healthcare team is paramount to hone in on a diagnosis.
When diagnosing tonsillitis and implementing treatment. It is important for healthcare
provider to discuss treatment options and choices with the patient, especially when
considering the administration of antibiotics.
Risk and adverse reactions should be disclosed to the patient when prescribing any drug.
In cases where other diagnoses are possible, it can be helpful to recruit specialist,
including otolaryngology, internal medicine, and nephrology, depending on the patient
clinical picture and test results. Additionally, when ordering imaging , it is important to
provide the radiologist with physical examination finding to hone in on areas of interest
when reading films. Evidence of treatment effectiveness includes multiple large
randomized controlled trials included in several Cochrane review articles. The decision to
treat model, Centor criteria, has also be evaluated in several extensive studieds.
The evidence of this topic consist of a broad range of evidence and overall study quality
through level 1 evidence is available in regarding to the use of antibiotics in GABHS,
causing tonsillitis and the use of Centor criteria in risk stratification.
Tonsillitis diagnosis and treatment requires an interprofessional team approach, including
physicians, specialist, specialty –trained nurses, and pharmacist, all collaborating across
disciplines to achieve optimal patient results.
Primary care providers evaluate and order treatments. Ambulatory and otolaryngologic
nurses educate patients and their families, updating the team as needed.
Pharmacists assess doses, interaction and compliance.
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CONCLUSION
A prospective study was under taken to find out base line data on the prescribing Patten
of drugs in acute tonsillitis at Adesh hospital in Bathinda was carried out. Prescriptions
for acute tonsillitis were collected outside the ENT-OPD over a period of 6 months and
were analyzed. The average number of drugs per prescription was 3.24. Ninety five
percent of the Prescriptions contained antimicrobial agents (with an average of 1.04
AMAs per Prescription). Antimicrobial agent was the most commonly prescribed
(31.81%) group of drug followed by analgesics and antipyretics (20.70%). Amoxicillin
(38.80%) and Azithromycine (20.63%) were the most common Prescribed AMAs.
Erythromycin was prescribed in 11(6.73) patients while penicillin was not at all
prescribed. Culture and sensitivity test was advice only in 14.75% of cases. Cough
expectorants were the most common used fixed dose combination. Of total drugs used,
96.9% were prescribed by brand names. The duration of therapy was not motioned for
35.60% of the drugs prescribed. The iatyprtyriate and over use of antimicrobial agents
make treatment east effective.
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