Prevalence of Rhinosporidiosis in Srikakulam District

S, Krishna Kumari; Uma, Prasad; Ramesh, S; Vasavi, H L; K, Rajani

doi:10.14260/jemds/2015/1256

jemds

2015

DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2015/1256

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Prevalence of Rhinosporidiosis in Srikakulam District

Krishna Kumari S¹,

Prasad Uma²,

S Ramesh³

et al.

Abstract: Rhinosporidiosis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. Diagnosis is made on clinicopathological features. The disease is endemic in India. In India highest number of cases are reported from southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu which are on either side of Western Ghats. This study was conducted to know the prevalence of this disease in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. So far there is no study which is documented from this area.

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Retroanalytical Study of Epidemiological Factors of Rhinosporidiosis

Mathew

Arora

Prabha

et al. 2020

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Introduction Rhinosporidiosis is a granulomatous disease of humans and animals that is caused by Rhinosporidium Seeberi. This disease is endemic in certain states of India, like Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orissa, and eastern Madhya Pradesh. We conducted a retrospective, record-based study in the department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery of a tertiary case institute in Chhattisgarh. Objective To study the epidemiology of rhinosporidiosis, especially host risk factors. Methods We conducted a retrospective, record-based study in the department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery of a tertiary case institute in Chhattisgarh, India. A total of 55 histologically proven rhinosporidiosis patients who were surgically treated in the department over a period of 2 years from November 2014 to November 2016 were included. Results This study involved 55 histologically proven rhinosporidiosis cases. There were 87% males and 12% females. Most of the cases belonged to lower socioeconomic status (92.73%). All the cases had history of pond bathing. Of 55 cases, 27 cases (49.09%) had O+ blood group followed by A+ in 10 (18.18%), B+ in 9 (16.36) and AB+ in 9 (16.36%). Conclusion The results of the study showed that the disease was associated with the male gender, young and middle age, low socioeconomic status, rural background, pond bathing and O+ blood group.

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Retroanalytical Study of Epidemiological Factors of Rhinosporidiosis

Mathew

Arora

Prabha

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Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Rhinosporidiosis-Retrospective Analysis of Cases Presenting in a Tertiary Medical College Hospital in Ernakulam

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2022

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BACKGROUND Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by the eukaryotic organism, Rhinosporidium seeberi affecting humans and animals. This disease is endemic in several parts of South Asia. The principal purpose of this study was to assess the clinical features of rhinosporidiosis and the demographic profile of the disease in the Ernakulam district. The role of predisposing factors like bathing in ponds, nose-picking habits and the postoperative recurrence rate in the patients were also studied. METHODS This retrospective record-based study was conducted in a tertiary care centre in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India, from January 2014 to June 2016. Clinicopathological profile, demographic data of the patients including their area of residence were retrieved from the records. All patients underwent routine haematological investigation and nasal endoscopy. All rhinosporidial masses were excised and their base cauterised under general anaesthesia, with the aid of endoscope. All patients were given dapsone for 6 months. All cases were followed up for a one-year postoperative period. The retrospective data obtained were entered in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analysed. RESULTS The patients in the series were between 14 to 60 years of age. There were 12 male and 3 female patients. Most patients came from the urban areas of the Ernakulam district. The main symptoms were nasal obstruction, epistaxis and nasal mass. The nose and nasopharynx were the commonest sites involved. The inferior meatus and floor of the nasal cavity were the common sites of attachment. Most of the nasal masses were pedunculated and multiple. Recurrent cases, which had previously been operated elsewhere formed the majority in the case series. None of the operated cases in the series showed recurrence during one year follow up. Most cases were associated with the O+ blood group. Nasal synechia was the most common sequelae of repeated surgeries. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed the endemic nature of this disease in Ernakulam and surrounding districts. The results showed the disease was associated more with the male gender, the young, bathing in stagnant water and the O+ blood group. Most of the cases came from an urban background. The study showed the complications of recurrent surgeries and the need for careful removal of the rhinosporidial masses under general anaesthesia. It also emphasises the need for educating the general public against bathing in contaminated water bodies. KEY WORDS Rhinosporidiosis, Rhinosporidium, Epidemiology, Recurrence, Retrospective Studies

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Retroanalytical Study of Epidemiological Factors of Rhinosporidiosis

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