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Tonsillar mucormycosis in an immunocompetent young woman: a case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Mucormycosis is an invasive fungal infection primarily affecting immunocompromised patients. We present a rare case of isolated oropharyngeal mucormycosis in a 33-year-old immunocompetent female with no past medical history and no traditional risk factors who presented with a persistent sore throat and was initially diagnosed following tonsillectomy. After four weeks of intravenous amphotericin B followed by oral posaconazole, she showed complete recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering mucormycosis in the differential diagnosis of persistent oropharyngeal lesions even in immunocompetent individuals and emphasizes the effectiveness of combined surgical and antifungal therapy.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2026.e02809

Authors: Mahboubeh Haddad, Zahra Sheidae Mehne, Seyede Fateme Mahmoudi Hashemi, Mehdi Karimi Shahri

Institution: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

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: $1,370