VOLUME 2 , ISSUE 3 ( September-December, 2009 ) > List of Articles
Kapil Dua, H Chopra, Neha Chopra, Sanjeev Puri, Vikrant Mittal
Keywords : Immunocompromised,mucormycosis,aspergillosis
Citation Information : Dua K, Chopra H, Chopra N, Puri S, Mittal V. Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Our Experience. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2009; 2 (3):21-26.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1005
Published Online: 01-12-2009
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2009; The Author(s).
Opportunistic fungal infections in immunocompromised patients are associated with a high mortality rate. Endemic mycoses are often asymptomatic, but in appropriate hosts, fungi can cause severe and even fatal infection. Facial pain in an immunocompromised patient may signify invasive fungal sinusitis. Treatment with antifungal agents needs to be individualized according to factors such as the type of fungus, presence of renal failure, or pregnancy. Combining antifungal agents or addition of other approaches, such as surgical debridement or steps to control intracranial pressure, may be needed for adequate treatment of certain types of fungal infections.
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