Invasive aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2012 May;16(2):297-300. doi: 10.4103/0973-029X.99096.

Abstract

Aspergillosis is a common opportunistic fungal infection affecting the nose and paranasal sinuses. The disease presents in various forms ranging from non-invasive to invasive, destructive and allergic types. We report here a rare case of invasive aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host with the literature review.

Keywords: A flavus; aspergillosis; invasive aspergillosis; opportunistic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports