Work

Exploring the Hidden Role of Filamentous Fungi in Sinusitis and Tonsillitis: A Study Using Molecular Diagnostic Techniques

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the presence of filamentous fungi pathogens in patients clinically suspected of having fungal sinusitis and fungal tonsillitis. One hundred fifty- five clinical specimens were collected from Al-Muanai Educational Hospital and Al-Basrah Teaching Hospital, they underwent clinical evaluations and laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis. Direct microscope examination was conducted for each sample using KOH (10%) and lactophenol cotton blue and culturing on SDA, PDA. The current study showed 25 (16.12%) of the specimens positive for culture. Where all positive specimens were Aspergillus genus 24 (96%) and only one was Rhizopus oryzae 1(4%), Which were diagnosed genetically.

Source: EJSMT

DOI: 10.59324/ejsmt.2025.1(4).03

Authors: Raghda Hazim Daham, Dhiaa Abdullah Fadhel, Furdos Noori Jafar

Institution: University of Basrah

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413285609

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: 10