Proportion of Patients With PTA Who Consulted a GP or Were Prescribed Antibiotics Prior to Their First PTA Diagnosis (N = 11,007)
| Days Preceding PTA Diagnosis | PTA Patients Consulting For, No. (%) | PTA Patients Prescribed Antibiotic in the Same | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTI | Any Reason | Period, No. (%) | |
| 7 | 3,406 (30.9) | 5,358 (48.7) | 2,826 (25.7) |
| 14 | 3,874 (35.2) | 6,215 (56.5) | 3,305 (30.0) |
| 30 | 4,243 (38.5) | 6,996 (63.6) | 3,782 (34.4) |
| 60 | 4,556 (41.4) | 7,903 (71.8) | 4,185 (38.0) |
GP = general practitioner; PTA = peritonsillar abscess; RTI = respiratory tract infection.