title: Acute bacterial sinusitis and diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Diabetes mellitus has deleterious effects on the immune system which may lead to infection that is more serious and difficult to treat. Fifteen diabetic patients with acute bacterial sinusitis are reviewed. Diabetic pathophysiology and its relationship to infection are discussed. A protocol for treatment is outlined, with emphasis on the importance of intravenous antibiotics.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents