Staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) are a family of 17 major serological types of heat-stable enterotoxins that are one of the leading causes of gastroenteritis resulting from consumption of contaminated food. SEs are considered potential bioweapons. Many Staphylococcus aureus isolates contain multiple SEs. Because of the large number of SEs, serological typing and PCR typing are laborious and ti...

1 Full Professor of Otorhinolaryngology Health Sciences Center Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES). Head of the Specialized Medicine Health Sciences Center Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES) and Head of the ENT Department Cassiano Antônio de Moraes University Hospital (HUCAM). 2 MD. ENT ABORL-CCF. Preceptor at the ENT Clinic University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP). 3 MSc...

D eclaration : No portion o f this w ork has been submitted in support o f an application for another degree or qualification in the Dublin City University or any other University or Institute o f Learning. Acknowledgements T o my parents who provided me with m ore support and encouragem ent than they will ever know , and to Renaat whose advice and guidance was invaluable Contents 1 Introductio...

Introduction  Ear, nose and throat (ENT) foreign bodies (FBs) are common occurrences, particularly among children. The proper recognition, study, and management of FBs are required to prevent complications. Their consequences are greatly variable, from mild disturbances that may not require hospitalization up to life-threatening complications. Objective  To analyze the clinical spectrum of ENT ...