Parapharyngeal Abscess Caused by Rothia Dentocariosa

Objective & Hypothesis:Rothia dentocariosa is a gram-positive, aerobic bacteria that is a part of the normal flora in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.

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Key Findings & Data:Here we report the case of an 33-year old man who developed parapharyngeal abscess that was caused by R. dentocariosa after acute tonsillitis.

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Conclusion & Impact:This is the first case report of a parapharyngeal abscess caused by R. dentocariosa in the literature.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

Rothia dentocariosa is a gram-positive, aerobic bacteria that is a part of the normal flora in the oral cavity and respiratory tract. Although it is a rare cause of head and neck region infection, it may be observed in immunosuppressed individuals. Here we report the case of an 33-year old man who developed parapharyngeal abscess that was caused by R. dentocariosa after acute tonsillitis. This is the first case report of a parapharyngeal abscess caused by R. dentocariosa in the literature.

Özet

Rothia dentocariosa oral kavite ve solunum yolu normal florasında bulunan gram-pozitif, aerobik bir bakteridir. Baş-boyun bölgesinde nadiren enfeksiyona neden olmalarına rağmen immun supresif bireylerde enfeksiyon etkeni olabilir. Bu makalede akut tonsillit sonrası Rothia dentocariosa’nın etken olduğu parafarengeal apse gelişen 33 yaşında erkek hasta sunulmuştur.Bu olgu literatürde R. dentocariosa’nın etken olduğu ilk parafarengeal apse bildirimidir.

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KILIÇ, S., ATA, N., İNAN, E. F. (2022). Parapharyngeal Abscess Caused by Rothia Dentocariosa. Selçuk Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 35 - Sayı: 2, 123–125. https://ajindex.com/articles/591860

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