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B Swain1, R Panigrahy, D Panigrahi

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, SOA University, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. bswain17@rediffmail.com

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Schizophyllum commune, a rare fungal pathogen, caused chronic sinusitis in an immunocompetent adult. This case highlights the fungus

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Schizophyllum commune is a ubiquitous fungus with a low incidence of human infections.
  • Chronic sinusitis often involves bacterial infections, but fungal causes are increasingly recognized.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old immunocompetent, non-diabetic patient presented with refractory chronic sinusitis despite extensive antibiotic and topical steroid treatment.
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery revealed broad septate hyaline hyphae on KOH mount and histopathology.
  • Fungal cultures identified the mould as Schizophyllum commune.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of Schizophyllum commune sinusitis in an immunocompetent individual in India.
  • Microscopic and macroscopic features confirmed the identification of S. commune.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of fungal sinusitis, particularly in immunocompetent hosts.
  • It underscores the importance of considering fungal etiologies in recalcitrant sinusitis.
  • Further research may clarify the pathogenic mechanisms of S. commune in humans.