A RARE CASE OF SALMONELLA NECK ABSCESS

Authors
RAY J SHOTTON JC LOBO VJ
Citation
J. Ray et al., A RARE CASE OF SALMONELLA NECK ABSCESS, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 111(5), 1997, pp. 489-490
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Journal of Laryngology and Otology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00222151
Volume
111
Issue
5
Year of publication
1997
Pages
489 - 490
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(1997)111:5<489:ARCOSN>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A case of a deep neck abscess caused by Salmonella enteritidis in a 29 -year-old previously undiagnosed diabetic patient is reported. Review of relevant literature has shown 11 cases of Salmonella neck abscess. Predisposing conditions include immunosuppression due to any cause. Sa lmonella sp. should be included in the differential diagnosis of head and neck abscesses in predisposed individuals and treated accordingly.