Orbital cellulitis by Curvularia lunata: a rare presentation of invasive fungal rhino sinusitis in a diabetic male

Abstract: Curvularia is a relatively uncommon cause of infection in humans despite its ubiquitous presence as a soil saprophyte in nature. Initially thought to be a plant pathogen it has now been implicated as an emerging fungal infection, mainly in immunocompromised individuals. Here we report a rare case of orbital cellulitis caused by Curvularia following fungal rhino sinusitis in a diabetic male patient.