Rhinoscleroma pathogenesis: The type K3 capsule of Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis is a virulence factor not involved in Mikulicz cells formation.
Rhinoscleroma is a human specific chronic granulomatous infection of the nose and upper airways caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp.rhinoscleromatis.Although considered a rare disease, it is endemic in low-income countries where hygienic conditions are poor.A hallmark of this pathology is the appearance of atypical foa