EFFECT OF A SINGLE ADMINISTRATION OF CORTICOSTEROIDS ON FEVER CAUSED BY ADENOVIRUS INDUCED TONSILLITIS

Key words: Corticosteroids, Adenovirus, Pharyngotonsillitis

In 8 consecutive patients with the clinical appearance of Adenovirus infection, a single administration of prednisone or betametasone stops the fever, in no more than 12 hours, regardless of the previous duration of the disease.