Abstract
This paper describes a retrospective study of 36 cases of peritonsillar abscess treated from 1985 to 1989. There were 24 males and 12 females, aged 5 to 95 years old (median age, 40 years). Streptococci were the most common bacteria isolated. Sensitivity tests showed good response to ABPC and CEZ, but not to OFLX. The main therapies used were incision and drainage and administration of antibiotics. The hospital stays ranged from 3 to 24 days.
