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Recurrent bacterial meningitis can be caused by acquired or congenital gross anatomic defects, foci of infection, or disorders in immune mechanisms. The diagnosis of occult sinus fracture can be a challenge and, as in the patient described here, requires a high index of suspicion when a child has a remote history of head injury and repeated episodes of meningitis.
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Charles Sponsel
Charles Sponsel, DO Jay W. Park, MD Dr Sponsel is clinical assistant professor, department of family medicine, and Dr Park is assistant professor, department of pediatrics. Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Odessa Regional Academic Health Center, Odessa, Texas.
Jay W. Park
Charles Sponsel, DO Jay W. Park, MD Dr Sponsel is clinical assistant professor, department of family medicine, and Dr Park is assistant professor, department of pediatrics. Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Odessa Regional Academic Health Center, Odessa, Texas.