title: Necrobacillosis--an unusual cause of cervical abscess.
abstract: Necrobacillosis is a rare infection which may be fatal if inadequately treated. We present a case demonstrating the classical clinical picture upon which correct diagnosis depends. The need for a high index of suspicion is highlighted and appropriate management is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Chalstrey
authors.forename: H O
authors.initials: HO
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Reilly
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D000328:Adult; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005675:Fusobacterium necrophorum / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck