Infections of the Neck
Infections of the Neck Vinidh Paleri Introduction Each side of the neck houses approximately 200 lymph nodes, which drain the whole of the upper aerodigestive tract. The supraclavicular nodes on…
Infections of the Ear
Infections of the Ear John Hill Introduction Infections of the external and middle ear have similar presentations. A good history, coupled with examination of the ear under magnification after cleaning…
Infections of the Larynx
Infections of the Larynx Vinidh Paleri Introduction Laryngeal infections are classified into acute and chronic infections based on the duration of symptoms. Most acute laryngeal infections are caused by viruses…
Infections of the Salivary Glands
Infections of the Salivary Glands Vinidh Paleri Introduction Both bacteriae and viruses are involved in salivary gland infections. The clinical setting and clinical features do permit differentiation with a reasonable…
Tropical ENT Infections
Tropical ENT Infections Surianarayanan Gopalakrishnan Vinidh Paleri Common infections Several tropical infections can cause ENT manifestations and some of the common ones are discussed below. RHINOSCLEROMA Rhinoscleroma is a rare…
Infections of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
Infections of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses Wolfgang Issing Andreas Leunig Introduction Infections of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses present with similar symptoms. A comprehensive history and examination,…
Infections of the Salivary Glands
Infections of the Salivary Glands Vinidh Paleri Introduction Both bacteriae and viruses are involved in salivary gland infections. The clinical setting and clinical features do permit differentiation with a reasonable…
Infections of the Oral Cavity
Infections of the Oral Cavity Vinidh Paleri Konrad Staines Introduction Infections in this region are most commonly of dental origin, consequent to dental caries or periodontal disease. Rarely, underlying odontogenic…
Infections of the Oropharynx
Infections of the Oropharynx Vinidh Paleri Introduction Oropharyngeal infections are commonly caused by viruses, and the frequent pathogens are identified in Table 7.1. In adults, viral infection accounts for 80-90%…
Microbiology of ENT Infections
Microbiology of ENT Infections Manjusha Narayanan Microorganisms that cause human infections Infections in the human body can be caused by microorganisms present in the endogenous environment (e.g. microorganisms colonizing the…
