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Detection of Respiratory Viruses and Atypical Bacteria in Children's Tonsils and Adenoids

Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Preclinical Science LITA Vialba, University of Milan, Milan, Italy,¹ Institute of Pediatrics, University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Milan, Italy,² Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Milan, Italy,³ Department of Otolaryngology, University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Milan, Italy⁴

Received 13 September 2007/ Returned for modification 18 October 2007/ Accepted 26 October 2007

The tonsils and adenoids of 44 children were analyzed for the detection of respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Viruses were detected in 47.7% of the children and 37.3% of the specimens, with adenovirus and parainfluenza viruses being the most frequently detected microorganisms.

Published ahead of print on 7 November 2007.