HighlightsDiabetes is present in 15% of pediatric patients with mucormycosis [1–2].Treatment includes amphotericin B, as well as surgical debridement for invasive disease.High index of suspicion is required as delay of treatment leads to disseminated disease.The mortality rate is near 50%, while for disseminated disease is almost 100%.
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