[Which germs do we find in sinusitis and why?].
The microbiologist states that 50% of acute sinusitis are caused by pneumococcus and H. influenzae. On the other hand, in chronic sinusitis, the main pathogens are anaerobes and aerobic gram negative rods and alpha streptococcus. The reason for this is not alone clearly defined by microbiology.
D000328:Adult; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002648:Child; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000302:isolation & purification
Welke kiemen vinden we bij sinusitis en waarom?