Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
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This cluster of papers focuses on the clinical characteristics, microbiology, management, and epidemiology of deep neck infections, including conditions such as Lemierre's Syndrome, retropharyngeal abscess, descending necrotizing mediastinitis, and odontogenic infections. The papers cover topics such as antibiotic susceptibility, surgical management, and the increasing incidence of these infections in both children and adults.
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odontogenic infection; peritonsillar abscess; tonsillitis; Lemierre's syndrome; dental abscess; retropharyngeal abscess; deep neck infection; orbital cellulitis; incision and drainage; neck abscess; Ludwig's angina; maxillofacial infections; epiglottitis; chronic tonsillitis; internal jugular vein thrombosis; Fusobacterium necrophorum; oropharyngeal infection; head and neck infections; orbital abscess; acute epiglottitis; descending necrotizing mediastinitis; malignant otitis externa; neck infection; orbital infection; septic thrombophlebitis
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Morton address: 38351241532843310 · morton4x16-v1
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