Nasal septal abscess and facial cellulitis caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

被引:4
作者
Cheng, L-H [1 ]
Kang, B-H [1 ]
机构
[1] Tri Serv Gen Hosp, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, Natl Def Med Ctr, Taipei 114, Taiwan
关键词
Nasal Septum; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus; Abscess; INFECTIONS;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215109992738
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
Objective: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is emerging as an important pathogen. However, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus rarely causes nasal septal abscess. Case report: We present a case of severe, community-acquired, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection causing rapidly progressing sinusitis, nasal septal abscess and facial cellulitis. Conclusion: This report serves to remind the clinician of the expanding spectrum of severe infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, all requiring prompt diagnosis and appropriate medical and/or surgical management.
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页码:1014 / 1016
页数:3
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