NASOPHARYNGEAL CORYNEBACTERIUM-ULCERANS - A DIFFERENT DIPHTHERIA

被引:10
作者
DECARPENTIER, JP [1 ]
FLANAGAN, PM [1 ]
SINGH, IP [1 ]
TIMMS, MS [1 ]
NASSAR, WY [1 ]
机构
[1] BLACKBURN ROYAL INFIRM,DEPT EAR NOSE & THROAT,BLACKBURN,ENGLAND
关键词
NASOPHARYNX; CORYNEBACTERIUM-ULCERANS;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215100120985
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
A case of toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans infection is presented. The diagnosis was delayed and no anti-toxin administered. A nasopharyngeal biopsy was complicated by severe haemorrhage necessitating a post nasal pack. A brief review of the pathology and treatment of Corynebacterium ulcerans is given.
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页码:824 / 826
页数:3
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