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Staphylococcus aureus peritonsillar abscess in an 11-week old infant
1Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 1, 1996
Insights
A rare Staphylococcus aureus peritonsillar abscess occurred in an infant. Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including culture, are crucial for infant peritonsillar abscess cases.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Peritonsillar abscesses are uncommon in infants.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a potential pathogen in pediatric head and neck infections.
Abstract:
A case of Staphylococcus aureus peritonsillar abscess in an 11-week-old infant is described. The importance of peritonsillar abscess culture and its changing management is discussed.