Nasopharyngeal Corynebacterium ulcerans: a different diphtheria.
A case of toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans infection is presented. The diagnosis was delayed and no anti-toxin administered. A nasopharyngeal biopsy was complicated by severe haemorrhage necessitating a post nasal pack. A brief review of the pathology and treatment of Corynebacterium ulcerans is given.
de Carpentier
J P
JP
ENT Department, Wythenshawe Hospital.
Flanagan
P M
PM
Singh
I P
IP
Timms
M S
MS
Nassar
W Y
WY
D000328:Adult; D003352:Corynebacterium / Q000145:classification* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004165:Diphtheria / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy