AI Article Synopsis
- Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is a serious medical condition that can cause swallowing (dysphagia) or breathing difficulties (dyspnoea).
- Immediate treatment for airway blockage and figuring out the cause is crucial for patient survival.
- The text discusses a specific case of RPA caused by an uncommon pathogen.
Article Abstract
Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is considered one of the life threatening conditions which can present either as dysphagia or dyspnoea. Timely management for the airway obstruction along with etiology identification plays a pivotal role in saving a patient's life. Here we present a case of RPA due to a rare pathogen.
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