What Causes Sphenoid Sinusitis?
Sphenoid Sinusitis usually occurs from the infection or obstruction of the Sphenoid sinuses. It can be caused by a host of pathogenic organisms including Gram-positive organisms (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae), gram-negative organisms, various anaerobes, and fungi. Other causes of Sphenoid Sinusitis include anatomical abnormalities (abnormal positioning of the intersinus septum, or ostia), obstruction of sinus ostia due to polyps and/or tumors, and traumatic (a penetrating or blunt injury, or surgical trauma) injuries.
