Study of mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients in a tertiary care center, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur

Conclusions: Uncontrolled diabetes and overzealous use of steroids are two of the main factors aggravating the incidence of mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients. Early surgical intervention, histopathological confirmation and rapid and judicious intravenous antifungal treatment should be initiated for better patient outcomes.

https://www.jomfp.in/text.asp?2022/26/4/593/364812

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - December 22, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rajkumar Chemudugunta Channabasappa Bindu K Indrani B Hanumanthappa Ramesh Source Type: research