Research Keyword: Sinusitis

Schizophyllum radiatum: An uncommon culprit of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in an immunocompetent patient – A case report from India

A 32-year-old healthy woman in India developed a serious fungal infection in her sinuses caused by an unusually rare fungus called Schizophyllum radiatum. Doctors removed the infected material through surgery and identified the fungus using genetic sequencing when standard methods failed. Treatment with antifungal medication successfully cleared the infection, and the patient fully recovered.

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Mixed Infection With Aspergillosis and Actinomycosis in the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report

A 74-year-old woman with diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis developed a rare dual infection in her maxillary sinus (a cavity above the teeth) caused by both a fungus (Aspergillus) and bacteria (Actinomyces). Imaging tests initially suggested only fungal infection, but surgery and tissue examination revealed both organisms were present. The patient was successfully treated with surgical removal of the infected material combined with antibiotics, leading to complete recovery.

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