"Prevalence of Actinomyces in Tonsillitis: A Comprehensive Pathological Review" @ A Tertiary Care Hospital In Indore."

Abstract

Introduction: Tonsillar actinomycosis is an uncommon but important condition, typically discovered incidentally in tonsillectomy specimens. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the role of immune responses, including susceptibility to bacterial infections like actinomycosis. Investigating the prevalence of Actinomyces in tonsillitis cases, especially considering physical fitness and immune function during the pandemic, is essential. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of Actinomyces in tonsillitis cases from a tertiary care pathology laboratory in Indore over a one-year period. Additionally, it seeks to explore potential associations between physical fitness, immune function, and the occurrence of tonsillar actinomycosis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.