Abstract
Retropharyngeal abscess is a rare but serious disease in children. Salmonella species are uncommon causative agents of deep neck infections. We present the clinical course of a 10-year-old boy with a retropharyngeal abscess caused by Salmonella lomita and review 18 previously published cases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 833-836 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 1 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abscess
- Neck
- Retropharyngeal abscess
- Salmonella
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health