Skull base osteomyelitis: Fungal versus Bacterial Infection

An 18-year (1990-2007) retrospective review of patients with Skull-base osteomyelitis (SBO) presenting to Westmead Hospital was performed.

Authors:
Blyth CC, Gomes L, Sorrell TC, da Cruz M, Sud A, Chen SCA

Authors notes:
Clinical Microbiology and Infection: 2010 Apr 2. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03231.x

Keywords:
Skull base osteomyelitis: Fungal versus Bacterial Infection, Skull-base osteomyelitis, SBO, secondary to, invasive bacterial, fungal infection

Abstract
Skull-base osteomyelitis (SBO) occurs secondary to invasive bacterial and fungal infection. Distinguishing between fungal and bacterial aetiologies of SBO has significant therapeutic implications. An 18-year (1990-2007) retrospective review of patients with SBO presenting to Westmead Hospital was performed.