Invasive fungal infection of the midfacial and orbital complex due to Scedosporium apiospermum and mucormycosis

Invasive fungal disease of the maxillofacial complex is uncommon. Scedosporium apiospermum is an emerging fungal pathogen that has occasionally been reported to cause localized soft tissue infection in normal hosts or, more rarely, invasive or disseminated infection in immunocompromised patients with a usually rapidly progressive and fatal outcome. 1 Ponton J. Ruchel R. Clemons K.V. et al. Emerging pathogens. Med Mycol. 2000; 38: 225 Crossref...