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Published on: February 7, 2019
Perichondritis and auricular cellulitis related to piercings as first manifestation of monkeypox
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.
Introduction:
Pinna infections are usually due to Staphylococcus aureus infection. It is common for the patient to have had an earring in the area of infection. Monkeypox infection has gone from being an endemic infection to a worldwide health emergency.
Case Summary:
In this article we present five cases of monkeypox earring infection of the pinna and what common features we have seen that differentiate them from Staphylococcus aureus infection.
Discussion:
Symptoms of monkeypox include general malaise, fever with uni- or bilateral lymphadenopathy, and then the appearance within one or two days of skin lesions, we want to alert he otolaryngologist and the medical society to the possibility the diagnostic possibility of monkeypox in patients with an auricular perichondritis.
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.
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