Ear, nose and throat manifestation of viral systemic infections in pediatric patients

N Mansi; V de Maio; A della Volpe; G Ripa; L Malafronte; C de Filippis

doi:10.1016/S0165-5876(09)70006-0

Ear, nose and throat manifestation of viral systemic infections in pediatric patients

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Dec:73 Suppl 1:S26-32. doi: 10.1016/S0165-5876(09)70006-0.

Authors

N Mansi¹, V de Maio, A della Volpe, G Ripa, L Malafronte, C de Filippis

Affiliation

¹ SC di Otorinolaringoiatria-AORN Santobono Pausilipon, Napoli, Italy. [email protected]

Abstract

Objective/methods: An exhaustive review of literature was performed to investigate available data and evidences regarding pediatric otolaryngologic manifestations of viral systemic infections.

Results/conclusions: Modern otolaryngologists should be familiar with viral systemic infections since many have head and neck manifestations. Cooperation between otolaryngologist, paediatrician and virologist can be considered and excellent tool in diagnosis and treatment of these diseases in particular when complications occur.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Child, Preschool
Ear Diseases* / epidemiology
Ear Diseases* / therapy
Ear Diseases* / virology
Female
Humans
Infant
Laryngeal Diseases* / epidemiology
Laryngeal Diseases* / therapy
Laryngeal Diseases* / virology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases* / epidemiology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases* / therapy
Paranasal Sinus Diseases* / virology
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Virus Diseases* / complications
Virus Diseases* / drug therapy
Virus Diseases* / epidemiology