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Aspergillus niger infection of exenterated orbit
1Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir Ataturk Research and Education Hospital, Turkey. ugurluseyda@yahoo.com
Purpose:
To present two immunocompetent patients with Aspergillus niger infection of the exenterated orbit.
Methods:
Case reports.
Results:
The patients were treated with oral itraconazole and socket irrigation with amphotericin B. The sockets cleared completely; no growth was observed on reculturing.
Conclusions:
A niger infection of an exenterated socket can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole and topical amphotericin B in immunocompetent patients.
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