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Encarnación Antúnez-Estudillo1, Laura Riera Tur1, Andrés Caballero García1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Puerta del Mar University Hospital, Cádiz, Spain; Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, Spain.

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|January 14, 2024
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Monkeypox can cause ear infections, distinct from typical Staphylococcus aureus infections. Recognizing these unique symptoms is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment of this emerging health threat.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Pinna infections commonly stem from Staphylococcus aureus, often associated with earring use.
  • Monkeypox has rapidly transitioned from an endemic disease to a global health emergency.
  • Distinguishing monkeypox from bacterial ear infections is critical.
Keywords:
CellulitisCelulitisMonkeypoxPendientePerichondritisPericondritisPiercingViruela del mono

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