‘Lost in Nasal Space’: Staphylococcus aureus sepsis associated with Nasal Handkerchief Packing
ConclusionA thorough medical examination with further diagnostic work-up is most important inS. aureus blood stream infection to identify and eradicate the portal(s) of entry, to rule out endocarditis, to search for spinal abscesses, osteomyelitis or spondylodiscitis. Adherence to management guides for clinicians must be of major importance to achieve optimal quality of clinical care, and thus improve patient outcome.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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