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Tonsillitis is often a result of a bacterial and viral infection. Therefore, the most effective form of primary prevention is proper hygiene and avoidance of contaminated people or areas.

Primary Prevention

  • Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, resulting form either a bacterial of viral infection. Therefore, the most effective form of primary prevention consists of proper hygienic practices as well as avoiding individuals suffering from contagious infections that may result in tonsillitis.
  • Hygienic practices may be defined as the following:
  • Proper hand washing and hand antisepsis [1]
  • Proper selection of hand hygiene antimicrobial agents
  • Facial cleanliness
  • Proper dental hygiene [2]
  • Avoiding contact between hands, eyes, mouth, and infectious agents

References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hand Hygiene. http://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/providers/guideline.html. Accessed May 5th, 2016.
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Topics for Body Hygiene. http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/body/. Accessed May 5th, 2016.

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