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The most common problems in the management of serious bacterial infections were reviewed. As illustrations, the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in two types of deep-seated infections — both associated with a poor penetration of antibiotics — were discussed: (1) In suppurative central venous thrombophlebitis, conservative therapy frequently fails; if so, one should promptly switch to a surgical approach; (2) in most patients with a parapharyngeal space infection, a nonsurgical approach can be recommended including early diagnosis by computed tomography (CT), CT-guided needle aspiration, prompt administration of benzylpenicillin in high and frequent dosages or continuously, and follow-up by CT. This regimen may prevent radical surgery even in the presence of deep neck or mediastinal abscesses.
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de Marie, S. Difficult-to-treat infections. Intensive Care Med 16 (Suppl 3), S239–S242 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01709708
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