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 ...

Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare disease that occurs when a bacterial infection (usually a throat infection) spreads into the tissues and deep spaces within the neck and forms a blood clot in the jugular ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. Without prompt treatment, mastoiditis can potentially lead to meningitis. Meningitis is a potentially life ...