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fluconazole and Sinusitis

fluconazole has been researched along with Sinusitis in 14 studies

Fluconazole: Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.
fluconazole : A member of the class of triazoles that is propan-2-ol substituted at position 1 and 3 by 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl groups and at position 2 by a 2,4-difluorophenyl group. It is an antifungal drug used for the treatment of mucosal candidiasis and for systemic infections including systemic candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis.

Sinusitis: Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA in one or more of the PARANASAL SINUSES.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We present a case of cryptococcal meningitis in a renal transplant recipient presenting as acute sinusitis with successful treatment using fluconazole as primary therapy."3.79Cryptococcal meningitis presenting as sinusitis in a renal transplant recipient. ( Alangaden, G; Carron, M; Chandrasekar, P; Iyer, SP; Movva, K; Revankar, SG; Tranchida, P; Wiebel, M, 2013)
"Disseminated acanthamoebiasis is a rare, often fatal, infection most commonly affecting immunocompromised patients."2.55Disseminated Acanthamoeba infection in a heart transplant recipient treated successfully with a miltefosine-containing regimen: Case report and review of the literature. ( Ali, I; Babik, JM; Brondfield, MN; Cope, JR; DeMarco, T; Doernberg, SB; Hilts-Horeczko, A; Klein, L; Matanock, A; Reid, MJ; Ritter, JM; Rutishauser, RL; Tang, J, 2017)
"Mucormycosis is an aggressive, angioinvasive fungal infection with a predilection for the rhino-orbital cavity, predominantly in immunocompromised patients such as patients with uncontrolled diabetes."1.56Recognizing mucormycosis in an immunocompromised patient. ( Hunt, E, 2020)
"Successful medical and surgical treatment of the granuloma was monitored using serial latex cryptococcal agglutination titers, serum levels of antifungal drugs, and advanced imaging."1.38Preshipment testing success: resolution of a nasal sinus granuloma in a captive koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) caused by Cryptococcus gattii. ( Klause, S; Meyer, W; Pye, GW; Stadler, CK; Sykes, JE; Wynne, J, 2012)
"Mucormycosis was diagnosed in the neutropenic state following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (n=3) or intense chemotherapy (n=3)."1.33Mucormycoses in patients with hematologic malignancies: an emerging fungal infection. ( Bethge, WA; Einsele, H; Hebart, H; Horger, M; Kanz, L; Kröber, SM; Schmalzing, M; Schumacher, U; Stuhler, G, 2005)
"The sinusitis was successfully treated with AmBisome, and surgical debridement."1.33Zygomycosis in the immunocompromised patient: a case report. ( Aoun, M; Beguin, H; Georgala, A; Husson, M; Meuleman, N; Nolard, N; Vekemans, M, 2006)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (35.71)29.6817
2010's8 (57.14)24.3611
2020's1 (7.14)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hunt, E1
Head, K1
Sharp, S1
Chong, LY1
Hopkins, C1
Philpott, C1
Hendriks, T1
Leedman, S1
Quick, M1
Acharya, A1
Barrs, VR1
van Doorn, TM1
Houbraken, J1
Kidd, SE1
Martin, P1
Pinheiro, MD1
Richardson, M1
Varga, J1
Samson, RA1
Iyer, SP1
Movva, K1
Wiebel, M1
Chandrasekar, P1
Alangaden, G1
Carron, M1
Tranchida, P1
Revankar, SG1
Imadojemu, S1
Rubin, A1
Brondfield, MN1
Reid, MJ1
Rutishauser, RL1
Cope, JR1
Tang, J1
Ritter, JM1
Matanock, A1
Ali, I1
Doernberg, SB1
Hilts-Horeczko, A1
DeMarco, T1
Klein, L1
Babik, JM1
Zhang, Z1
Zhang, J1
Luo, W1
Jiang, H1
Wynne, J1
Klause, S1
Stadler, CK1
Pye, GW1
Meyer, W1
Sykes, JE1
Fishman, JA1
Kubak, BM1
Jen, A1
Kacker, A1
Huang, C1
Anand, V1
Bethge, WA1
Schmalzing, M1
Stuhler, G1
Schumacher, U1
Kröber, SM1
Horger, M1
Einsele, H1
Kanz, L1
Hebart, H1
Georgala, A1
Vekemans, M1
Husson, M1
Meuleman, N1
Beguin, H1
Nolard, N1
Aoun, M1
Barro-Traoré, F1
Ouédraogo, D1
Konsem, T1
Ouédraogo, MS1
Lompo-Goumbri, O1
Sanou, A1
Ouoba, K1
Traoré, A1

Reviews

2 reviews available for fluconazole and Sinusitis

ArticleYear
Topical and systemic antifungal therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2018, 09-10, Volume: 9

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Chronic Disease; Fluconazole; Hum

2018
Disseminated Acanthamoeba infection in a heart transplant recipient treated successfully with a miltefosine-containing regimen: Case report and review of the literature.
    Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society, 2017, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Acanthamoeba; Amebiasis; Amebicides; Amphotericin B; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antilymphocyte Serum; Bi

2017

Trials

1 trial available for fluconazole and Sinusitis

ArticleYear
[Surgery added with fluconazole in treatment of fungal rhinosinusitis].
    Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery, 2012, Volume: 26, Issue:15

    Topics: Adult; Antifungal Agents; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Male; Sinusitis; Treatment Outcome

2012

Other Studies

11 other studies available for fluconazole and Sinusitis

ArticleYear
Recognizing mucormycosis in an immunocompromised patient.
    JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2020, Volume: 33, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Debridement; Dexamethasone; Diagnosis, Differential; Fluco

2020
Non-invasive fungal sinusitis resulting in multiple cranial nerve neuropathies.
    BMJ case reports, 2019, Apr-08, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antifungal Agents; Bone Diseases, Infectious; Cranial Nerve Diseases; Fluconazole; Humans; Ma

2019
Aspergillus felis sp. nov., an emerging agent of invasive aspergillosis in humans, cats, and dogs.
    PloS one, 2013, Volume: 8, Issue:6

    Topics: Air Microbiology; Animals; Antifungal Agents; Aspergillosis; Aspergillus; Caspofungin; Cat Diseases;

2013
Cryptococcal meningitis presenting as sinusitis in a renal transplant recipient.
    Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society, 2013, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Antifungal Agents; Cryptococcus neoformans; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Im

2013
Dramatic improvement of yellow nail syndrome with a combination of intralesional triamcinolone, fluconazole, and sinusitis management.
    International journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 54, Issue:11

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antifungal Agents; Chronic Disease; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fluconazole

2015
Preshipment testing success: resolution of a nasal sinus granuloma in a captive koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) caused by Cryptococcus gattii.
    Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 2012, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Animals; Antifungal Agents; Cryptococcosis; Cryptococcus gattii; Female; Fluconazole

2012
Clinical cases in transplantation.
    Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society, 2002, Volume: 4 Suppl 3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amphotericin B; Aspergillus fumigatus; Candida; Candida glabrata; Female; Fluconazole;

2002
Fluconazole nasal spray in the treatment of allergic fungal sinusitis: a pilot study.
    Ear, nose, & throat journal, 2004, Volume: 83, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Antifungal Agents; Chronic Disease; Female; Fluconazole; Human

2004
Mucormycoses in patients with hematologic malignancies: an emerging fungal infection.
    Haematologica, 2005, Volume: 90 Suppl

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Communicable Diseases, Emergi

2005
Zygomycosis in the immunocompromised patient: a case report.
    Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis, 2006, Volume: 77 Suppl 2

    Topics: Absidia; Acute Disease; Aerosols; Amphotericin B; Amsacrine; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Antifungal Agen

2006
[Conidiobolomycosis, a rare fungal tumor: a case report in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso].
    Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990), 2008, Volume: 101, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Antifungal Agents; Burkina Faso; Conidiobolus; Dermatomycoses; Eyelid Diseases; Facial D

2008