title: Infection as a consequence of ear piercing.
abstract: Infection associated with earrings is a particular problem in girls aged five to 11 years and in patients with dermatitis. Potentially fatal septicaemia due to beta-haemolytic streptococci may occur. There is a need for greater public awareness of the problem and of the potential benefit of silver jewelry.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology