Zygomycosis
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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