2022
DOI: 10.32677/ijcr.v8i2.3285
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Schizophyllum commune maxillary sinusitis in an immunocompromised patient: A case report

Abstract: Schizophillum commune is a basidiomycotic fungus which grows ubiquitously on trees and rotting wood. Human infections caused by it are although of diverse presentation but are very rare. We present a case of sinusitis caused by Schizophyllum commune in a 58-years-old female patient post COVID 19 infection with a history of allergic rhinitis and diabetes mellitus type 2. CT scan findings established the clinical diagnosis of fungal maxillary sinusitis which was confirmed with culture report and PCR followed by … Show more

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