IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-10-22968 Original Research Paper Prospective study on microbiological profile of patients presenting with tonsillitis in ENT OPD, Adesh Medical College & Hospital, Mohri, Shahbad(M). Manpreet Kaur Dr. Dr Narinder Kaur Dr. October 2019 8 10 01 02 ABSTRACT

Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the major public health problems and a leading cause of morbidity & mortality in many developing countries Tonsils form part of Waldeyer’s Ring .They have protective function. Sorethroat is a common complaint with which patient present to ENT OPD. The study population included 40 patients who visited ENT Department with signs and symptoms of tonsillitis. A detailed clinical evaluation of patients was done. Throat swabs with sterile swab sticks were collected & processed for the microbiological profile in Microbiology Deptt. Of AMC&H. Males 28 (70%) were found to be affected more than females 12 (30%).72.5% of patients were from rural area & 27.5% were from urban area. Sorethroat was the most common symptom(100%) followed by fever (72.5%). It has been seen that beta–hemolytic streptococci was predominant as it was present in 53.33% of cases