| Literature DB >> 2184497 |
P Phillips1, G Bryce, J Shepherd, D Mintz.
Abstract
Invasive external otitis occurs almost exclusively in patients with longstanding diabetes. Except for occasional cases, the etiologic agent has been Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We report a case caused by Aspergillus species in a diabetic patient with acute leukemia. Persistent infection was documented by culture and histology after a course of intravenous amphotericin B (total dose, 2 g). Clinical resolution occurred in association with a 3-month course of oral itraconazole. Four previously reported cases of invasive aspergillus otitis are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID： 2184497 DOI： 10.1093/clinids/12.2.277
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Infect Dis ISSN： 0162-0886