Orbital mucormycosis in immunocompetent children; review of risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment approach

Orbital mucormycosis in immunocompetent children; review of risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment approach

Abstract Background Orbital mucormycosis is a rare but potentially severe and troublesome invasive fungal infection that could be occurred even in healthy individuals. The initial clinical presentation is similar to bacterial pre-septal or septal cellulitis, especially in early stages. Case presenta...

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Main Authors: Ali Amanati, Hamide Barzegar, Gholamreza Pouladfar, Anahita Sanaei Dashti, Mohamad Bagher Abtahi, Bijan Khademi, Mohammad Javad Ashraf, Parisa Badiee, Seyedeh Sedigheh Hamzavi, Ali Kashkooe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Mucormycosis
Orbital
Immunocompetent
Children
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05460-2

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