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== Background == |
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=== Microbiology === |
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* A chronic granulomatous disease of nasal and respiratory tract caused by ''[[Is caused by::Klebsiella pneumoniae]]'' subspecies ''rhinoscleromatis'' |
* A chronic granulomatous disease of nasal and respiratory tract caused by ''[[Is caused by::Klebsiella pneumoniae]]'' subspecies ''rhinoscleromatis'' |
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* Also known as respiratory scleroma |
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=== Epidemiology === |
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* Transmitted by close contact |
* Transmitted by close contact |
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== Clinical Manifestations == |
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* Presents with nodules or masses in the nasal passages or other parts of the naso- or oropharynx or respiratory tract |
* Presents with nodules or masses in the nasal passages or other parts of the naso- or oropharynx or respiratory tract |
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== Diagnosis == |
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* Biopsy shows granulomatous inflammation with foamy macrophages |
* Biopsy shows granulomatous inflammation with foamy macrophages |
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== Manageemnt == |
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* Treated with 6 to 8 weeks of antibiotics, but high relapse rate |
* Treated with 6 to 8 weeks of antibiotics, but high relapse rate |
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Revision as of 16:19, 13 January 2026
Background
Microbiology
- A chronic granulomatous disease of nasal and respiratory tract caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies rhinoscleromatis
- Also known as respiratory scleroma
Epidemiology
- Primarily found in developing countries worldwide, in particular Mexico, Central America, and the Middle East
- Transmitted by close contact
Clinical Manifestations
- Presents with nodules or masses in the nasal passages or other parts of the naso- or oropharynx or respiratory tract
Diagnosis
- Biopsy shows granulomatous inflammation with foamy macrophages
Manageemnt
- Treated with 6 to 8 weeks of antibiotics, but high relapse rate
