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Aspergillus mastoiditis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. D. Yates ,
T. Upile ,
P. R. Axon  and
J. de Carpentier
P. D. Yates*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
T. Upile
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
P. R. Axon
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
J. de Carpentier
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr P. D. Yates, 220 Belmont Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 7AZ.
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Abstract

We present the case history of a patient who was severely immunocompromised due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and who subsequently developed acute mastoiditis due to Aspergillus fumigatus. Fungal otomastoiditis is a rarely reported complication of HIV infection. A high index of suspicion is required in these patients to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

Keywords

MastoiditisAspergillosisHuman immunodeficiency virus
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 6 , June 1997 , pp. 560 - 561
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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