The complexity and depth of the neck have historically made deep-neck infections difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Modern antibiotics, sophisticated diagnostic tools and surgery have ...

Background and aims: To review and assess the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of deep neck infections (DNI). Methods: During the last 14 years, 54 patients with DNI were ...

An infection in the deep neck space causes a retropharyngeal abscess. The condition can cause fatal airway obstruction, so doctors treat it as a medical emergency. A person’s symptoms can include ...

Infections within the mediastinum (known under an umbrella term mediastinitis) are very serious conditions, linked to high morbidity and mortality rates, and can be a result of direct extension from a ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The community strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ...

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the head and neck is a rare but rapidly progressive and life-threatening soft tissue infection that constitutes a true ...

Retrospective data from Southern Italy show a marked rise in pediatric septic head and neck infections, with greater severity and increased need for surgery post-pandemic.

A yeast rash on your baby’s neck may be identified by discolored skin patches, tiny bumps, inflammation, and scaly patches. Treatment may include antifungal skin or oral medications. Share on ...