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Invasive fungal sinusitis by Scedosporium boydii in an immunocompromised patient. A case report

Carla Rey-Suarez1, Paula Caramazana-Lopez2, Iván Fernández-Castro2

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain.

Medical Mycology Case Reports
|November 24, 2025
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Invasive fungal sinusitis caused by Scedosporium boydii is a rare, severe infection. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care, including surgery and antifungal therapy, are vital for improving outcomes in immunocompromised patients.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Invasive fungal sinusitis (IFS) is a severe infection, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
  • Scedosporium species are emerging pathogens causing IFS, often associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Risk factors include diabetes mellitus and chronic corticosteroid use, which impair immune function.
Keywords:
Immunocompromised hostInvasive fungal sinusitisScedosporium sppTreatment

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