Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis, two cases in Mexican patients from rural and urban backgrounds



Título del documento: Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis, two cases in Mexican patients from rural and urban backgrounds
Revista: Revista médica del Hospital General de México
Base de datos: PERIÓDICA
Número de sistema: 000439550
ISSN: 0185-1063
Autors: 1
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Institucions: 1Hospital General de México, Departamento de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello, Ciudad de México. México
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Període: Ene-Mar
Volum: 84
Número: 1
Paginació: 32-35
País: México
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Enfoque: Caso clínico
Resumen en inglés Conidiobolomycosis is a relatively uncommon disease in humans, caused by Conidiobolus spp fungi. It manifests itself in rural environments with tropical climate. It is frequently associated with certain degree of immunosuppression such as hematologic malignancies, diabetes mellitus, and/or chronic use of steroids. Treatment of the localized disease is simple, although diagnosis, due to its low incidence, can represent a challenge to many doctors. The objective of this case series is to help identify, diagnose, and treat this disease in a timely manner
Disciplines Medicina
Paraules clau: Otorrinolaringología,
Microbiología,
Hongos,
Conidiobolomicosis rinofacial,
Rinosinusitis,
Micosis cutáneas,
Entomophthorales
Keyword: Otolaryngology,
Microbiology,
Fungi,
Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis,
Rhinosinusitis,
Cutaneous mycosis,
Entomophthorales
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