Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2011 · 17 citations · 10 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyHost-pathogen InteractionsMedical MicrobiologyMicrobial PathogenesisBacterial InfectionsBacterial PathologyRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory InfectionsRespiratory Infectious DiseasesRespiratory Tract InfectionsUpper Respiratory InfectionsUpper Respiratory Tract Infection Association
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.
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