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Schizophyllum radiatum: An uncommon culprit of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in an immunocompetent patient – A case report from India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Schizophyllum species are emerging human respiratory pathogens. We report India's likely first case of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis by Schizophyllum radiatum. A 32-year-old healthy woman presented with bilateral nasal discharge. Microscopic examination of the sinus aspirate showed septate hyaline hyphae and culture yielded fungal growth with sterile hyphae. The isolate was identified as S. radiatum by sequencing of the ITS region. This highlights the importance of genomic sequencing for the identification of non-sporulating molds.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100732

Authors: Anuja George, Rosmi Jose, Chithra Valsan, Jayanthi Savio, Priyadarshini A. Padaki, Ramesh Kumar

Institutions: Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, St.John's Medical College Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650