Acute necrotizing sinusitis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis

Philippa C Matthews, Rajeka Lazarus, Andrew Protheroe, Christopher Milford, Ian C J W Bowler

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Abstract

Staphylococcus lugdunensis is most commonly associated with infections arising from the inguinal region, but here we report this organism as a cause of bacterial sinusitis, highlighting its potential niche as a commensal of the upper airways. The severity of necrosis demonstrates the potential for destructive pathology mimicking Staphylococcus aureus disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2740-2
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume49
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2011

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Head/diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Sinusitis/diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis
  • Staphylococcus lugdunensis/isolation & purification

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