A STUDY OF ASSOCIATION OF RHEUMATOID FACTOR POSITIVITY IN PATEINTS WITH CHRONIC TONSILLITIS

Chronic Tonsillitis is one of the most common chronic inammatory conditions occurring as a result of bacterial and environmental factors with CD4+ cells predominance, which is also characteristically seen Rheumatoid Arthritis, although the exact pathogenesis remain unknown. Delayed diagnosis and prompt treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis is a signicant factor leading to morbidity in elderly population. Aim:To nd association between Rheumatoid Factor positivity in patients with Chronic Tonsillitis Materials and Methods:Atotal of 50 patients were selected who were diagnosed with Chronic Tonsillitis after fullment of inclusion and exclusion criteria, in whom Rheumatoid Factor serology was evaluated and studied. Results:Astatistically signicant Rheumatoid Factor positivity were obtained - 13 out of 50 patients (26%) with a p<0.001. No statistical signicance was obtained when Rheumatoid Factor positivity and negativity was compared with age and gender distribution of the patients. Conclusion: Early evaluation of Rheumatoid Factor helps ensure better outcome on patient's quality of life by early adequate and effective treatment.