COVID-19 & #8211;associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis

CONCLUSION: Although local rhino-orbito symptoms were the first to appear, rapid intracranial extension was seen in a significant number of C-ROCM cases. Uncontrolled diabetes and excessive use of corticosteroid were the most common risk factors present among the C-ROCM cases. High index clinical suspicion is imperative (specifically among COVID-19 patients with diabetes), and routine screening may be helpful.

Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology - December 30, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Anusuya Bhattacharyya Phulen Sarma Hardeep Kaur Subodh Kumar Jaimini Bhattacharyya Manisha Prajapat Ajay Prakash Saurabh Sharma Dibbanti Harikrishna Reddy Prasad Thota Seema Bansal Bhaswati Sharma Gautam Bikash Medhi Source Type: research