COVID-19 in the tonsillectomised population

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Authors

Vincenzo Capriotti · Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste

Francesco Mattioli · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Francesco Guida · Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste

Alberto Vito Marcuzzo · Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste

Alfredo Lo Manto · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Andrea Martone · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Abstract

A previous history of tonsillectomy, as a surrogate indicator of immunological dysfunction of the pharyngeal associated lymphoid tissue, could predict a more intense systemic manifestation of COVID-19. These results could provide a simple clinical marker to discriminate suspected carriers and to delineate more precise prognostic models.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatological and COVID-19 studies Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Respiratory viral infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica

Volume 41, Issue 3, pp. 197-205

DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n1436

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