Identification of Epstein-Barr Virus and Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 in Tonsils and Adenoids by Multiplex PCR and Tissue Culture
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Abstract: Tonsillitis is a very widespread condition in young children. Recurrent tonsillitis has been the subject of frequent investigations. Mechanisms by which some patients develop recurring tonsillitis is still unclear. Some studies showed that tonsils and adenoids may act as a reservoir for some herpes viruses including EBV and HSV-1. The aim of this study is to verify whether tonsils...