Nasal Bacterial Colonization in Pediatric Epistaxis: The Role of Topical Antibacterial Treatment

Background: Epistaxis is a common problem in childhood. It has been shown that children with recurrent epistaxis are more likely to have nasal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus. It has been suggested that low-grade inflammation, crusting and increased vascularity due to bacterial colonization...

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Main Authors: Mukaddder Korkmaz, Hakan Korkmaz, Yeliz Çetinkol, Timur Batmaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2016-04-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=152