Bordetella pertussis causing otitis media: a case report.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Bordetella Infections
- Bordetella pertussis
- Otitis Media with Effusion