The pathogenesis of adenoiditis is characterized by its inflammation. This process is primarily due to an elevated rate of trafficking of lymphocytes into adenoid from the blood, exceeding the rate of outflow from the adenoid. Adenoids are involved in the production of mostly secretory IgA, which is transported to the surface where it provides local immune protection. Adenoids can be infected by either bacterial and viral pathogens leading to adenoiditis.
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