Abstract

Skull base osteomyelitis is a very rare and life-threatening disease. It has significant mortality and morbidity though appropriate antibiotherapy. Here we report a case of atypical skull base osteomyelitis, which is rarely seen in infectious disease practice, caused by E.coli and Candida albicans in a patient with GAPO syndrome.

Highlights

  • Skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) is a very rare and lifethreatening disease

  • Immunosuppression and advanced age are among the risk factors for typical presentation and it is easy to identify infectious focus and etiological agent in this clinical form

  • Atypical form is not associated with clearly defined ear and paranasal sinus infections and clinical symptoms have slower course compared to typical form

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Case Report

A Rare Case of Skull Base Osteomyelitis Caused By E.Coli and Candida Albicans in a Patient with Gapo Syndrome: A Case Report.

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