Bordetella pertussis causing otitis media: a case report.

Decherd, Michael E; Deskin, Ronald W; Rowen, Judith L; Brindley, Mace B · Laryngoscope · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

is an unusual cause of otitis media with effusion. We report a case in a neonate. Case report. A case is presented. A 1-month-old infant girl was admitted because of respiratory distress and subsequently was found to have pertussis. On examination she was noted to have a middle ear effusion. Myringotomy was performed for culture. Culture confirmed. We were unable to find a previous report of otitis media. has been identified in the middle ear effusion of an infant with the pertussis syndrome.

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