Author:
Visavadiya A, Sarathy N, Patel N, Jaswal AS.
Published Online:
November 30, -0001
Fungal osteomyelitis is a rare but potentially fatal opportunistic infection.
Filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus and members of the Mucorales group
primarily affect individuals with compromised immune systems. Both types of
infections are marked by aggressive spread into nearby tissues. A co-infection
involving both Aspergillus and Mucorales in the rhinocerebral region is
extremely uncommon and typically occurs in immunocompromised patients,
often resulting in high mortality. This case report discusses a rare instance of
concurrent aspergillosis and mucormycosis in a patient with type 2 diabetes
mellitus and also had a history of tooth extraction at site 27 with necrosis of the
left palatal mucosa. Comprehensive diagnostic and interventional approaches
led to a final diagnosis of mixed fungal osteomyelitis. The main objective of
presenting this case is to emphasize its rarity, clinical features, and the
importance of timely management for a favourable prognosis.
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