Friday, November 20, 2009

What bacteria are causing sinusitis?

particular name of bacteria (ex. bordetalla pertussis)

What bacteria are causing sinusitis?
Bacteria that normally cause acute sinusitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis. These microorganisms, along with Staphylococcus aureus and anaerobes (bacteria that live without oxygen), are involved in chronic sinusitis.


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