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Aug 30, 2023Keywords:
fungal abscess, parotid gland, microbiological assessment
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Fungal abscess of the parotid gland – the value of 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.
