Managing acute invasive fungal sinusitis

JAAPA. 2016 Jan;29(1):48-53. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000473374.55372.8f.

Abstract

Acute invasive fungal sinusitis is the most aggressive form of fungal sinusitis and can be fatal, especially in patients who are immunosuppressed. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial and potentially lifesaving, so primary care providers must maintain a high index of suspicion for this disease. Patients may need to be admitted to the hospital for IV antifungal therapy and surgical debridement.

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Debridement
  • Disease Management*
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Invasive Fungal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Invasive Fungal Infections / therapy
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis*
  • Sinusitis / microbiology
  • Sinusitis / therapy
  • Symptom Assessment*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents