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Effect of Rifampicin on Rhinoscleroma

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A rare case of Rhinoscleroma is reported. Its defenitive treatment being still in question. Rifampicin, a strong bactericidal antibiotic has been tried and found effective. In five years follow up no recurrence is noted. General aspects of the disease have been updated.

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  1. Department of E.N.T., Medical Colege & Hospital, Calcutta

    S. Banerjee (Associate Professor)

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Banerjee, S. Effect of Rifampicin on Rhinoscleroma. Indian J Otolaryngol 41, 113–115 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994227

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