Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in post-COVID-19 patients in Vietnam

CONCLUSION: The presence of meningitis upon initial diagnosis is related to a significantly higher chance of developing a fatal outcome and should be considered, especially in AIFR patients previously treated for COVID-19 infections. Early diagnosis, early use of antifungal agents, aggressive surgical debridement, and control of comorbid conditions remain crucial in managing AIFR.PMID:37714767 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2023.08.030

Source: J Formos Med Assoc - September 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ly Xuan Quang Truong Thanh Tam Luong Huu Dang Yen-Chun Chen Shih-Han Hung Tran Thanh Tai Nguyen Le Vu Hoang Nguyen Van Thanh Source Type: research