rhinosporidiosis

• Enfermedad infecciosa crónica causada por el microorganismo Rhinosporidium seeberi, que afecta principalmente las mucosas nasales y oculares, formando pólipos o masas. Se adquiere con frecuencia durante el baño en aguas contaminadas.

A medical condition referring to a fungal infection of the nose, often acquired while swimming.

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1. Fungal infection of the noseC2formalmedical

   A chronic infection caused by the fungus Rhinosporidium seeberi, typically affecting the mucous membranes of the nose and sometimes the eyes or ears, often acquired through contact with contaminated water.

   Rinosporidiosis

   • The patient was diagnosed with rhinosporidiosis after presenting with nasal polyps.
   • Swimming in stagnant water is a known risk factor for contracting rhinosporidiosis.
   • Treatment for rhinosporidiosis often involves surgical removal of the growths.