Ear, nose and throat manifestation of viral systemic infections in pediatric patients.

OBJECTIVE/METHODS: An exhaustive review of literature was performed to investigate available data and evidences regarding pediatric otolaryngologic manifestations of viral systemic infections. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: Modern otolaryngologists should be familiar with viral systemic infections since many have head and neck manifestations. Cooperation between otolaryngologist, paediatrician and virologist can be considered and excellent tool in diagnosis and treatment of these diseases in particular when complications occur.