Aspergillus niger Infection of an Orbital Exenteration Socket Can Be Treated with Oral Itraconazole
Aspergillus niger infection is a rare complication following orbital exenteration, especially in immunocompetent patients. If untreated, the infection may lead to significant morbidities. We report a patient with this rare infection, who has been treated successfully with oral itraconazole.
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Main Authors: | Wing Lung Alvin So, Thomas G. Hardy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/763651 |
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