Fungal abscess of the parotid gland – the value of microbiological assessment

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https://doi.org/10.36303/SAJS.3899

Keywords:

fungal abscess, parotid gland, microbiological assessment

Abstract

Fungal parotitis is rare and the sequela parotid abscess exceedingly so. We report our experience with Candida glabrata and Candida albicans parotid gland abscesses in critically ill HIV-positive patients and highlight the value of microbiological assessment to tailor management.

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AK Ogonowski Bizos, University of Cape Town

Otorhinolaryngology Division, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa

M White, University of Cape Town

Otorhinolaryngology Division, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa

J Fagan, University of Cape Town

Otorhinolaryngology Division, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa

V Pretorius, University of Cape Town

Otorhinolaryngology Division, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa

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Published

2025-12-13

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Vol. 61 No. 2 (2023)

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Case Report

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