The effect of streptomycin and irradiation on rhinoscleroma (electron microscopic study).
Irradiation of scleromatous lesions produces its effect by destroying the organisms, whereas Streptomycin improves the mucosal defence mechanisms. A combination of both lines of treatment seems to be indicated for the arrest of the pathological process.
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012226:Rhinoscleroma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D013307:Streptomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013307:Streptomycin