Abstract
Candidiasis of the larynx is rare and often related to immunocompromised hosts. We here report a case of laryngeal candidiasis in an immunocompetent infant. The diagnosis was obtained by direct fibre-optic laryngoscopy with specimens submitted for culture. He received anti-fungal medication and was quite well at 1-year follow up. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Candidiasis / diagnosis*
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Candidiasis / drug therapy
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Fluconazole / administration & dosage
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Fluconazole / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Infant
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Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis
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Laryngeal Diseases / drug therapy
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Laryngeal Diseases / microbiology*
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Laryngoscopy
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Larynx / pathology
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Male
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Nystatin / administration & dosage
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Nystatin / therapeutic use
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Nystatin
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Fluconazole