Aspergillus Niger Infection of Exenterated Orbit

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Purpose. To present two immunocompetent patients with Aspergillus niger infection of the exenterated orbit. Methods: Case reports. Results: The patients were treated with oral itraconazole and socket irrigation with amphotericin B. The sockets cleared completely; no growth was observed on reculturing. Conclusions: A niger infection of an exenterated socket can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole and topical amphotericin B in immunocompetent patients. Purpose. To present two immunocompetent patients with Aspergillus niger infection of the exenterated orbit. Methods: Case reports. Results: The patients were treated with oral itraconazole and socket irrigation with amphotericin B. The sockets cleared completely; no growth was observed on reculturing. Conclusions: A niger infection of an exenterated socket can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole and topical amphotericin B in immunocompetent patients. Purpose. To present two immunocompetent patients with Aspergillus niger infection of the exenterated orbit. Methods: Case reports. Results: The patients were treated with oral itraconazole and socket irrigation with amphotericin B. The sockets cleared completely; no growth was observed on reculturing. Conclusions: A niger infection of an exenterated socket can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole and topical amphotericin B in immunocompetent patients. Purpose. To present two immunocompetent patients with Aspergillus niger infection of the exenterated orbit. Methods: Case reports. Results: The patients were treated with oral itraconazole and socket irrigation with amphotericin B. The sockets cleared completely; no growth was observed on reculturing. Conclusions: A niger infection of an exenterated socket can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole and topical amphotericin B in immunocompetent patients.

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