Which of the following is an indiction for tonsillectomy –a) Rheumatic feverb) Glomerulonephritisc) Recurrent upper respiratory infectiond) Persistent carrier of diptheria bacilli
Correct Answer: cd
Description: Indications of tonsillectomy
Recurrent sore throat —› If more than six attacks of tonsillitis in a year for two consecutive years.
Tonsillar or peritonsillar abscess o Retention cyst of tonsil o Diphtheria carriers
Tonsillolith o Suspicious malignancy o Obustructive sleep apnea
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