Recognizing and treating deep neck infection.
Deep neck infection has ominous implications if not detected and treated in an early stage. The anatomic relationships of head and neck spaces encourage spread of infection. Immediate hospitalization and constant monitoring of the patient after diagnosis are mandatory.
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D011859:Radiography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents