Şeyda Akbal Çufalı, Kürşat Murat Özcan, Ayşe Seçil Kayalı Dinç, Ayşe Yasemin Tezer Tekçe, Ömer Faruk Çufalı, Abdulkerim Taşdemir
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Abstract
Deep neck infections can progress from the oral cavity and oropharynx to the posterior cervical region or mediastinum, often leading to life-threatening complications. These infections are primarily caused by bacterial pathogens, and treatment is usually directed against the bacteria and occasionally against the fungi. This article presents the cases of two geriatric patients with diabetes mellitus and a history of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Both patients developed deep neck infections unresponsive to antibiotic and antifungal therapy with a unique progression pattern. Although they were negative for CMV IgM in blood tests, their CMV positivity was confirmed by tissue samples. After initiation of antiviral therapy, clinical improvement was achieved. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) should be considered as a potential causative agent of treatment-resistant deep neck infections, especially in patients with previous CMV exposure and immunosuppression. Tissue sampling and molecular diagnostics, such as CMV DNA PCR, play a crucial role in identifying rare pathogens when conventional tests are negative.
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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery was founded as Indian Journal of Otolaryngology in 1949 as a scientific Journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and was later rechristened as IJOHNS to incorporate the changes and progress.
IJOHNS, undoubtedly one of the oldest Journals in India, is the official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and is about to publish it is 67th Volume in 2015. The Journal published quarterly accepts articles in general Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and various subspecialities such as Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and Phonosurgery, Neurotology, Head and Neck Surgery etc.
The Journal acts as a window to showcase and project the clinical and research work done by Otolaryngologists community in India and around the world. It is a continued source of useful clinical information with peer review by eminent Otolaryngologists of repute in their respective fields. The Journal accepts articles pertaining to clinical reports, Clinical studies, Research articles in basic and applied Otolaryngology, short Communications, Clinical records reporting unusual presentations or lesions and new surgical techniques. The journal acts as a catalyst and mirrors the Indian Otolaryngologist’s active interests and pursuits. The Journal also invites articles from senior and experienced authors on interesting topics in Otolaryngology and allied sciences from all over the world.
The print version is distributed free to about 4000 members of Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the e-Journal shortly going to make its appearance on the Springer Board can be accessed by all the members.
Association of Otolaryngologists of India and M/s Springer India group have come together to co-publish IJOHNS from January 2007 and this bondage is going to provide an impetus to the Journal in terms of international presence and global exposure.
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