1/3. adult herpetic laryngitis with concurrent candidal infection: a case report and literature review.Rarely, adult herpetic laryngitis without involvement of the oropharynx has been reported. However, to our knowledge, laryngitis caused by herpes simplex virus with coexisting candida albicans has not been reported. We report what we believe to be the first case of localized herpetic laryngitis superimposed by laryngeal Candida species infection in an immunosuppressed patient. This diagnosis was made on the basis of the findings of a laryngeal mucosal biopsy and ancillary testing using fungal stains and immunohistochemical stains for herpetic antigens. We also review the literature and discuss the clinical and diagnostic presentations, including potential pitfalls in the diagnosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = candida (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/3. Candida laryngotracheitis: a complication of combined steroid and antibiotic usage in croup.The use of corticosteroids to reduce the morbidity associated with laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) has been a controversial issue for many years. Recent literature, however, does support a decreased morbidity and increased clinical response when short-term steroids are used. As a prophylactic measure against bacterial superinfection, antibiotics are commonly utilized in the treatment of croup. We present the case of an otherwise healthy infant with severe croup who was hospitalized and treated with both steroids and antibiotics. A relapse in her symptoms led to the diagnosis of candida laryngotracheitis. We recommend close monitoring of patients with croup treated aggressively with steroids and antibiotics. Steroid use should be limited to 24 h with antibiotics reserved for patients with signs of bacterial infection.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.25keywords = candida (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/3. Case report: candida infection presenting as laryngitis.Three patients with acute leukemia are described who developed hoarseness as an initial presentation of candida infection. Two of these patients subsequently developed systemic candidiasis. patients with acute leukemia who develop hoarseness should be investigated for laryngeal candidiasis and considered for systemic antifungal therapy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.25keywords = candida (Clic here for more details about this article) |