A Review on Rhinocerebral Mycosis: Dual Infections

Abstract

Malhotra S, Kumar P, Rana G, Kaur NJK and Duggal N

Rhinocerebral mycosis is an opportunistic infection seen in immune compromised patients, patients with uncontrolled diabetes, organ transplant and malignancies. Zygomycetes and Aspergillus are the commonest causative agents infecting para nasal sinuses and have predilection to invade blood vessels. The infection rapidly spreads to orbit and brain. An early diagnosis and treatment is essential to limit the spread to neighbouring structures. Although, cases of rhinocerebralmucormycosis with dual etiology are rare but their numbers are rising due to increase in the number of people living with diabetes, malignancies and other immunodeficiency disorders..This review emphasis the rising incidence of rhinocerebral mycosis with dual infection and also highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in order to prevent the rapid disease progression.

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