A case of anaerobic middle ear infection with complications

A case of anaerobic middle ear infection giving rise to an anaerobic bacteraemia and to a posterior fossa extradural abscess is described. The importance of anaerobic infections in E.N.T. practice is stressed and their treatment with metronidazole recommended.

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Published in:	Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 94; no. 6; p. 659
Main Authors:	Beeden, A G, Willis, A T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-06-1980
Subjects:	Bacterial Infections - complications Brain Abscess - etiology Brain Abscess - surgery Child Humans Male Metronidazole - therapeutic use Otitis Media - complications Otitis Media, Suppurative - complications Otitis Media, Suppurative - drug therapy Sepsis - etiology
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Summary:	A case of anaerobic middle ear infection giving rise to an anaerobic bacteraemia and to a posterior fossa extradural abscess is described. The importance of anaerobic infections in E.N.T. practice is stressed and their treatment with metronidazole recommended.
ISSN:	0022-2151
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100089374