Amphotericin B Emulsion in Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis: Is It Most Effective?

Publisher: Jaypee Infomedia

E-ISSN: 0975-6965|9|1|40-42

ISSN: 0974-4630

Source: An International Journal Clinical Rhinology, Vol.9, Iss.1, 2016-01, pp. : 40-42

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Abstract

ABSTRACTMucormycosis is a fatal infection of the immunocompromised individuals. It is unusual to affect healthy individuals. The main aim of this case report is to highlight the role of amphotericin B emulsion in this disease. The case was managed in our setup with surgical debridement and followed by amphotericin B emulsion for 4 weeks. We did not notice hypokalemia and renal function test abnormality in the entire course of the treatment. We present the case and the review of the literature of newer lipid complex amphotericin.How to cite this articleDash AK, Patro S, Patro SK, Gupta AK, Biswal RN. Amphotericin B Emulsion in Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis: Is It Most Effective? Clin Rhinol An Int J 2016;9(1): 40-42.