Anterior nares

Anterior nares

The Anterior Nares are the external (or "proper") portion of the nostrils (nose). [ [http://www.dictionary.net/nares Definition of Nares from dictionary.net ] ]

Common Infections (MRSA)

Commonly infected by "Staphylococcus aureus" (also known as "golden staph") which may contribute to dermatitic skin lesions in patients with atopic dermatitis [ [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9178147&dopt=Abstract Staphylococcus aureus in the anterior nares and su... [J Int Med Res. 1997 May-Jun - PubMed Result ] ] . The anterior nares can act as a colonizing point from which the infection can spread to other areas (and they should probably be checked in the case of a recurring staph infection) [http://www.podiatrytoday.com/article/2452 and http://depts.washington.edu/ictrain/icmanual/guidephys.htm] . This can be particularly troublesome if the strain is an antibiotic resistant (commonly MRSA or ORSA) strain. MRSA (first discovered in the UK in 1961) has become particularly widespread in hospitals and is commonly considered a superbug. For more information on symptoms and treatment see MRSA.

References

See also

Plastic surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Stub Topics

Additional common infections, picture, possibly more anatomical information (the position of the cartilage, common deformities/wounds, any interesting functions)


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