Epidemiology of Endemic Mycoses in Asia

Chakrabarti, Arunaloke

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-9459-1_3

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“…A likely dominance of A. flavus in FRS patients was reported by various researchers. 9,15,16 Similar cultural characters were also reported in a clinicopathological and microbiological study of FRS conducted by Ravindra et al 12 This could be related to the predominant presence of A. flavus spores in tropical soils and other environmental factors. 17 A fungal recurrence study after two years revealed the absence of fungal growth.…”

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“…Though known for decades, the disease is gaining importance due to the increase in the incidence globally. 9 Due to the heterogeneity of the etiological components coupled with demographical influences and lacunae in the knowledge of the prognosis of the disease, management of FRS is becoming a difficult process. With the potential of FRS infection to cause a decline in the quality of life of infected patients and an upsurge in the frequency of the disease in South India, the current investigation was carried out to shed light on the prevalence, etiology, and progress of FRS in all cases of sinonasal polyposis and chronic rhino-sinusitis admitted for functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery The study is based on clinical, microbiological, and radiological observations of FRS patients over a period of 2 years.…”

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A clinicopathological study of fungal diseases in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and sinonasal polyposis

Edward,

Sureshkumar,

Pandian

et al. 2023

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Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a ubiquitous medical condition that has both individual and financial impacts, severely affecting the quality of life. A fungus instigated CRS is fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) is becoming increasingly incident in recent years. However, the lack of knowledge in the etiology, pathogenesis, and natural history of the FRS complicates the disease management plan. : To study the prevalence of Fungal Diseases in all cases of Sinonasal polyposis and chronic rhino-sinusitis admitted for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: This research focuses on the clinical, microbiological, and radiological analysis of FRS patients for two years. Age, gender, and occupational categorization of FRS patients were done and assessed the risk factors were based on sinus involvements based on radiology and systemic diseases. : The incidence of FRS in 156 patients was higher in males within the age group of 30-40 (28%) and lower economic groups (38%). Symptoms like nasal obstruction (85%) and headache (56%) were predominantly observed. The involvement of multiple sinuses was confirmed through radiology studies. Microbiological tests revealed fungi in 18 samples (11.5%) through direct culture results and potassium hydroxide mount culture study. While Aspergillus genus pre-dominated etiological identification, A. flavus was more common in occurrence (65%), owing to the environment and living conditions that favor the exposure of spores. A recurrence study post-study period came up negative. : A detailed pathophysiological analysis could improve the understanding of the disease prognosis that could avoid developing complications and indiscreet administration of antibiotics, thereby improving the quality of life.

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