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Meningitis from popping pimple on nose?

Discussion in 'Medical Students - MD' started by axp107, May 16, 2007.

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  1. axp107

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    My sister has been digging at a pimple on her nose. Someone we know, a docor, said that that zone is extremely dangerous and it's possible for her to get meningitis. She's recommending my sis to take antibiotics..

    anyone know anything about it?
     
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    Enlist the care of a qualified physician. SDN is not for dispensing medical advice. Please refer to the TOS.
     
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    Yes it's true there is an area around the nose and mouth called the "triangle of danger" because of the venous communication with the brain.

    But the chances of getting meningitis from an infection in that area are slim to none.
     
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    Docor? No wonder she told you this. :laugh:

    I doubt one can get meningitis from this ... :idea:
     
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    you're talking about the "danger triangle" (nose to sides of mouth) where lymphatic/venous drainage heads back into the brain, so you can spread infection by popping pimples in that area.

    also, if it's a zoster on her nose, it can cause corneal scarring, so anti-virals should be given in that case.
     
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    What this person said.
     
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