Abstract

A REVIEW ON RHINOSPORIDIOSIS

*M. Harathi, P. Pravallika and Dr. Y. Prapurna Chandra

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Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infection of the mucous membranes that usually manifests as vascular friable polyps that arise from the nasal mucosa or external structure of the eye. Rhinosporidiosis is a non-contagious, sporadic, chronic granulomatous infection of the mucocutaneous tissue caused by rhinosporidium seeberi, yet an unisolated and unclassified fungus. Polyps mainly occurs in nasal, ocular regions, cutaneous and disseminated forms are relatively rare. R. seeberi is generally acquired by bathing in ponds contaminated by animal feces. Tropical and subtropical regions are considered endemic areas. The largest number of rhinosporidiosis cases was noted in India and Srilanka, followed by South American and African countries. This study also describes the diagnosis and management of rhinosporidiosis.

Keywords: Rhinosporidiosis, Rhinosporidium seeberi, nasal polyps, diagnosis and management.