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Deep neck infection due to Lactococcus lactis cremoris: a case report

Authors: M. Koyuncu, İ. Ç. Acuner, M. Uyar

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 9/2005

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This report describes the first case of deep neck infection resulting from Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris. The case is associated with the consumption of unpasteurized milk and occurred in a patient with a buccal mucosa tumor. Anti-infective therapy with ceftriaxone and metronidazole resulted in complete resolution.

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Title: Deep neck infection due to Lactococcus lactis cremoris: a case report
Authors: M. Koyuncu
İ. Ç. Acuner
M. Uyar
Publication date: 01-09-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 9/2005
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-004-0889-7

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