PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE ADULT WITH PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS

Course overview

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a polymicrobial infection frequently caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (i.e., a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about PTA. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.