Table 1 Characteristics of the study subjects
From: The human oral cavity microbiota composition during acute tonsillitis: a cross-sectional survey
Characteristic | Healthy cohort (N = 165) | Tonsillitis cohort (N = 43) |
|---|---|---|
Male: female ratio | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Median age (interquartile range) | 40 (31) years | 36 (23.5) years |
Antibiotics (prior to sampling) | none | In 15 subjects |
Abscesses (requiring incision and drainage) | none | In 20 subjects |
Smokers | 17 former, 11 current, 137 non | 2 former, 18 current, 23 non |