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South African Journal of Surgery
On-line version ISSN 2078-5151
Print version ISSN 0038-2361
Abstract
BIZOS, AK Ogonowski; WHITE, M; FAGAN, J and PRETORIUS, V. Fungal abscess of the parotid gland - the value of microbiological assessment. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2023, vol.61, n.2, pp.51-53. ISSN 2078-5151. http://dx.doi.org/10.36303/SAJS.3899.
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.
Keywords : fungal abscess; parotid gland; microbiological assessment.
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