The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology · 2005
Seasonal variations in rhino-cerebral Mucor infection.
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Shpitzer Thomas, Keller Nathan, Wolf Michael, Goldschmied-Reouven Anna, Bahar Gideon, Bahar Irit, Kronenberg Jona, Feinmesser Raphael, Talmi Yoav P
Аннотация
OBJECTIVES: Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is an uncommon, potentially lethal infection that occurs mostly in immunocompromised hosts. The seasonal occurrence of ROCM was studied in two of Israel's largest medical centers.
METHODS: A total of 36 patients were seen during a 25-year period in this retrospective bi-institutional cohort study. Meteorologic data were obtained and analyzed for a possible linkage of infection with precipitation and temperature.
RESULTS: Twenty-one of the 36 patients (58%) presented between the months of August and October, and 27 patients (75%) presented between the months of August and December. A peak incidence of ROCM was noted in the month of September (13/36 patients; 36%). No association was noted between meteorologic conditions and the incidence of ROCM infection.
CONCLUSIONS: A consistent seasonal peak was observed in ROCM. Heightened awareness is important for early recognition and treatment of this disease.
METHODS: A total of 36 patients were seen during a 25-year period in this retrospective bi-institutional cohort study. Meteorologic data were obtained and analyzed for a possible linkage of infection with precipitation and temperature.
RESULTS: Twenty-one of the 36 patients (58%) presented between the months of August and October, and 27 patients (75%) presented between the months of August and December. A peak incidence of ROCM was noted in the month of September (13/36 patients; 36%). No association was noted between meteorologic conditions and the incidence of ROCM infection.
CONCLUSIONS: A consistent seasonal peak was observed in ROCM. Heightened awareness is important for early recognition and treatment of this disease.