An hypothesis on the pathogenesis of Hemophilus influenzae buccal cellulitis

Nelson, J.D.; Ginsburg, C.M.

Journal of Pediatrics 88(4 Pt 1): 709-710

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3476
PMID: 1255350
Document Number: 98048
H. influenzae cellulitis in patients has a unique predilection for the cheek and is almost always associated with middle ear infection with type b organisms. It is probable that infection of the middle ear extends through lymphatic channels to the buccinator nodes.

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