Recurrent tonsillopharyngitis associated with Burkholderia cenocepacia : two case reports

The Burkholderia cepacia complex comprises bacteria typically responsible for respiratory infections in immunocompromised and cystic fibrosis patients. However, these bacteria are rarely associated with infections in immunocompetent patients. In the presented case reports of two nonhospitalized immu...

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Published in:	HNO Vol. 57; no. 5; pp. 515 - 518
Main Authors:	Zautner, A E, Krause, M, Stropahl, G, Podbielski, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	German
Published:	Germany 01-05-2009
Subjects:	Adolescent Burkholderia cepacia Burkholderia Infections - complications Burkholderia Infections - diagnosis Chronic Disease Female Humans Middle Aged Pharyngitis - complications Pharyngitis - diagnosis Recurrence Tonsillitis - complications Tonsillitis - diagnosis
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Summary:	The Burkholderia cepacia complex comprises bacteria typically responsible for respiratory infections in immunocompromised and cystic fibrosis patients. However, these bacteria are rarely associated with infections in immunocompetent patients. In the presented case reports of two nonhospitalized immunocompetent female patients who underwent tonsillectomy as the ultimate therapy for recurrent tonsillopharyngitis, Burkholderia cenocepacia were demonstrated in the surgically removed tonsils. The clinical, histological, and microbiological findings of both cases are presented. The etiological relevance and the probable success of antibiotic treatment versus surgical measures are discussed.
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ISSN:	1433-0458
DOI:	10.1007/s00106-008-1789-8