What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a rare case of suspected Canidiobolus coronato infection in the maxillofacial region of a previously healthy male and described its multidisciplinary treatment.
What They Found
Researchers identified a rare case of suspected Canidiobolus coronato infection in the maxillofacial region of a previously healthy male, believed to be the first reported case in the United States. A multidisciplinary therapeutic approach, including long-term, low-dosage amphotericin-B, hyperbaric oxygen, and sequential surgical debridements, was successfully employed.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it describes a case occurring in the United States.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this study is its nature as a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings.