Journal of Acute Disease (Jan 2019)

Acute middle ear Aspergillus niger infection in a patient with Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a case report

  • Keyvan Kiakojuri,
  • Mojtaba Taghizadeh Armaki,
  • Ramazan Rajabnia,
  • Abazar Pournajaf,
  • Mohsen Karami,
  • Saeid Mahdavi Omran

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2221-6189.263711
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 4
pp. 170 – 172

Abstract

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Rationale: Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a disorder mostly attributed to drug use, which can cause different skin problems. Patient concerns: A 31-year-old woman presented with severe pain and pounding in the left ear. Diagnosis: Fluconazole-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome with fungal infection in ear. Intervention: Surgical and systemic antibiotic therapy. Outcomes: The patient recovered and resumed her normal life. Lessons: The prescription of fluconazole for patients with underlying conditions should be done with caution.

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