Research Topic: Mixed infection

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

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A 74-year-old woman had a purulent nasal discharge for 1.5 years caused by two different infections occurring simultaneously in her maxillary sinus: aspergillosis (a fungal infection) and actinomycosis (a bacterial infection). Imaging initially suggested only a fungal ball, but pathological examination revealed both organisms were present. The patient was successfully treated with surgical removal of the infected material followed by antibiotic therapy.

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First report of Stemphylium lycopersici keratitis, a complex corneal infection case

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A 66-year-old man developed a severe corneal infection from a stone chip injury that didn’t improve with standard antibiotics. Doctors discovered the infection was caused by a rare plant fungus called Stemphylium lycopersici, combined with a herpes virus. Using advanced genetic testing (mNGS) to identify the exact pathogens, they prescribed targeted antifungal and antiviral medications along with a corneal transplant, successfully healing the infection and preserving his vision.

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