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Vincent angina Distribution Among Children | ||
| Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science | ||
| Article 1, Volume 20, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 23-27 | ||
| Author | ||
| Khalida A. Ibraheem | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study aimed to investigate the distribution of fusiform bacteria (Vincent angina) among children of different age groups and its relationship with other infections of upper respiratory tract (URT). The study included the investigation of 32 samples of throat and mouth swabs for apparently healthy or ill children who suffer from URT infections. The result of this study indicated that 59% of samples belong to children suffering from URT or mouth problem, also the result of this study cleared out that all patients gave positive results for the presence of Vincent angina in their buccal cavity. Male subjects were at high risks of getting infected with Vincent angina more than females and age group of 5 years was the most affected group by these bacteria with clear evidence of the existence of these bacteria among other age groups. It could be concluded , depending on the result of this study that Vincent angina is widely distributed among the preschool age children specially of 5 years old, male subjects are infected with these bacteria more than females. It is wise to recommend the investigation of such bacteria on large scale among preschool age children, since the potentiality of Vincent angina as a possible causative agent of upper respiratory tract infection is on increase. | ||
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