Retrospective study observes rising sinogenic and otogenic intracranial infections in children, suggesting a potential link to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Otitis media and sinusitis are common childhood infections, typically mild with good outcomes. Recent studies show a rise in intracranial abscess cases in children, raising concerns about a link to COVID-19. This study compares a decade of data on these cases before and after the pandemic.
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