Rhinoscleroma, also known as Mikulicz disease, is a chronic granulomatous bacterial disease of the nose that can sometimes infect the upper respiratory tract. Early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid progressive and destructive complications of the disease. This article discusses the effective approaches for the management of Rhinoscleroma. Rhinoscleroma is a chronic progressive disease caused by the bacterium Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis .
It is mainly contracted by means of the direct inhalation of droplets or contamination. It probably begins in areas of epithelial transition such as the vestibule of the nose, the subglottic area of the larynx, or the area between the nasopharynx and oropharynx. Diagnosis Laboratory findings A positive result with culturing in MacConkey agar is the preferred diagnostic test of Rhinoscleroma. However, culture results are positive in only…
