Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis due to Streptococcus mitis and Staphylococcus lugdunensis
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening condition that may result from the direct spread of infection from the nose, ears, teeth or sinuses. It is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus sp. We present a case of CST caused by Strepotococcus mitis and St...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8545/21521_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(AHAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PEK).pdf |
| Summary: | Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening condition that may result from the direct spread of infection from the nose,
ears, teeth or sinuses. It is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus sp. We present a case of CST caused
by Strepotococcus mitis and Staphylococcus lugdunensis. Early surgical intervention with aggressive medical management is needed
as the syndrome carries a high mortality. To our knowledge this is the first case of CST associated with these two organisms. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |