title: Acute necrotizing sinusitis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis.
abstract: Staphylococcus lugdunensis is most commonly associated with infections arising from the inguinal region, but here we report this organism as a cause of bacterial sinusitis, highlighting its potential niche as a commensal of the upper airways. The severity of necrosis demonstrates the potential for destructive pathology mimicking Staphylococcus aureus disease.
authors: Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, United Kingdom. p.matthews@doctors.org.uk
authors: Philippa C
authors: PC
authors: Matthews
authors: Rajeka
authors: R
authors: Lazarus
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Protheroe
authors: Christopher
authors: C
authors: Milford
authors: Ian C J W
authors: IC
authors: Bowler
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