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7 articles for “mucormycosis”
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Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing Characteristics in a Patient with Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis Post COVID-19 Infection: A Case Study
Abstract: Mucormycosis is the third invasive mycosis caused by a growing number of members of the Mucorales; but recently, Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis has been frequently reported in individuals with COVID-19. The affected areas must be surgically removed to inhibit the spread of illness. Due to the surgical removal of infected areas, individuals with Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis may develop speech and swallowing issues. Along with speech and swallowing issues, hearing loss was also reported …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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Covid-19 Associated Mucormycosis: Urgency To Reconsider The Uncontrolled Use Of Prophylactic Drugs
Abstract: Mucormycosis, a lethal mycosis, has affected hundreds of COVID-19 sufferers in India. Mucormycosis, previously known as zygomycosis, is due to the diverse fungi that belong to the family "Mucorales." These molds are normally determined in soil, air, and damp partitions and often colonize oral mucosa, nose, paranasal sinuses, and throat. The pathophysiological results of diabetes mixed with the intense inflammatory surge in COVID-19 and steroid remedy weaken a person's immunity …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Mucormycosis: Review on the basis of Diagnosis Treatment, Preventive Measures, and Recent Research Approach
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a fungal infection called an angio-invasive disease due to invasion of fungi of the order Mucorales and zygomatic species which causes tissue infarction and necrosis. The main aim and purpose of this review are related to the overview of Etiopathogenesis of Mucormycosis, mortality due to various types of Mucormycosis, recent advances in diagnostic and treatment methods, and their diagnostic preventive measures. It shows serious and worrying mortality and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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Mucormycosis during Second Wave of COVID-19
Abstract: Adding more burden to such a challenging situation, mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection, has seen a sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 patients. The second wave affects Indians greatly with a mysterious fungal infection. Here, we are reviewed the clinical pathogenesis, signs and symptoms and treatment. The findings here showed that the use of immunosuppressants to combat COVID-19 also increases the risk of contracting mucormycosis. Patients suffering from hyperglycemia, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Mucormycosis: An Emerging Challenge among COVID-19 Patients
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a rare angio-invasive opportunistic fungal infection that has become an emerging challenge among COVID-19 patients. The higher incidence of mucormycosis among COVID-19 patients has been attributed to hypoxia, pre-existing or steroid induced diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, increased ferritin levels, and SARS-CoV-2 or steroid mediated immunosuppression. Other contributing factors include prolonged hospitalization with or without use of mechanical ventilators.The epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of this disease are still evolving. Once infected, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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A Short Review on Mucormycosis/Black fungus
Abstract: The present article provides an outline regarding the mucormycosis, an angio invasive infection and an opportunistic condition with fungal infection that mainly targets the people who are with weaker immunity unable to fight with environmental pathogens due to other health related problems and people who are on long term medication and the present paper has been covered with all the information regarding the Predisposing factors, suspected diseased conditions, Targeted organs/tissues …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Prosthetic rehabilitation of acquired maxillary defect secondary to post COVID mucormycosis using cast partial hollow bulb obturator : Clinical case report
Abstract: Rehabilitation of acquired maxillofacial defect secondary to post COVID mucormycosis to an acceptable functional usage is challenging. This case report focuses on the prosthetic restoration of a patient who has experienced mucormycosis and subsequently underwent a partial maxillectomy, resulting in a palatal defect. This surgical procedure led to the development of oroantral or oral-nasal communication as a postoperative complication. Patient was diagnosed with mucormycosis after a week or two, following …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 Read article