Possible complications of a bacterial infection of the nose and sinuses

This bacterial infection can come back or become a long-term (chronic) condition. In rare cases, it can cause these problems:

•     Inflamed tissue around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis)
•     Inflamed tissue around the eyes (orbital cellulitis)
•     Inflamed bones around the sinuses (osteitis)

These problems may need to be treated in the hospital. You may need an IV antibiotic medicine or surgery.

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