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A Rare Case of Salmonella Enteritidis Sinusitis
Kelvin Yong Jie Lim1, Ying Ying Chen2, Wei Zhong Jonathan Chia3
1Otorhinolaryngology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, SGP.
Cureus
|January 13, 2025
Summary
This case report details the first instance of Salmonella Enteritidis sinusitis in a patient with maxillary sinus squamous cell carcinoma. The rare infection was potentially linked to kombucha consumption, highlighting unusual Salmonella Enteritidis presentations.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Otolaryngology
- Oncology
Background:
- Nontyphoidal Salmonella commonly causes gastroenteritis but can lead to severe extraintestinal infections.
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) complications from Salmonella are rare.
- This study reports the first known case of Salmonella Enteritidis sinusitis.
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