Rhinofacial Aspergillosis in an Infant
IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.19, no.8, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 19 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.5812/ircmj.59834
- Journal Name: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Invasive fungal sinusitis is a potentially lethal infection inimmunocompromisedpatients, with a reported incidence of around 2%. Neutropenia due to aplastic anemia or secondary to chemotherapy is the main cause of acute invasive fungal sinusitis.