Diagnostic microbiology and infectious diseaseHumansMaleAdolescentSinusitisAlternaria
Exploring complexity: A compelling case of chronic allergic fungal sinusitis caused by Alterna Alternata with intracranial expansion and orbital involvement in an immunocompetent male - An illuminating case study and in-depth literature review.
Mohamed Ghorbel, Fatma Kolsi, Saadia Makni, Ines Cherif, Boutheina Hammemi, Mohamed Zaher Boudawara
Published: 202610.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2025.117146
Abstract
Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS), is a rare IgE-mediated hypersensitivity its prevalence is in rising, challenging its historical rarity. This case study explores a unique presentation of AFRS caused by Alternaria alternata, on an immunocompeten…
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