Maxillary Osteomyelitis Caused by Apophysomyces Variabilis - Emerging Trends

Authors

  • Neeraj Sharma Dr. Hsj Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, sector 25 Panjab University Chandigarh, Chandigarh 160014
  • Hemant Batra Dr. Hsj Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, sector 25 Panjab University Chandigarh, Chandigarh 160014
  • Manjula Mehta Dr. Hsj Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India - Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, sector 25 Panjab University Chandigarh, Chandigarh 160014
  • Jagdish Chander Govt Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 – Microbiology, Chandigarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2014.051

Keywords:

Osteomyelitis, mucormycete, Apophysomyces variabilis, fungal diseases, zygomycosis.

Abstract

In the maxillofacial skeleton, chronic osteomyelitis is more often observed in the mandible than maxilla. Maxillary osteomyelitis is rare because of its rich blood supply. It is usually seen in individuals with impaired immune response, uncontrolled diabetes and hospitalized patients. It can be caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections. We report a rare case of maxillary osteomyelitis caused by an emerging mucormycete, Apophysomyces variabilis.

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2014-06-15

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Sharma N, Batra H, Mehta M, Chander J. Maxillary Osteomyelitis Caused by Apophysomyces Variabilis - Emerging Trends. Open Access Maced J Med Sci [Internet]. 2014 Jun. 15 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];2(2):303-8. Available from: https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/oamjms.2014.051

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