Introduction: Tuberculosis mostly affects the lungs, but may also affect the central nervous system, lymphatic system, circulatory system, genitourinary system, bones, joints, and skin. Extrapulmonary involvement in tuberculosis is rare, accounting for just 10 to 15% of cases. The lymph nodes are the second most common site of tuberculosis infection. Oral tuberculosis has long been thought to be an unusual phenomenon. Oral manifestations are thought to occur in just 0.05 to 5% of all tuberculosis cases. Surface ulcers, patches, papillomatous lesions, and indurated soft tissue lesions are the most common oral manifestations. Case Presentation: A 69-year-old man presented to the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat at MGM Hospital in Aurangabad, India, with a painful ulcer and tiny nodules on the tongue’s tip and lateral surface. The ulcer appeared 3–4 weeks ago without any obvious trigger with a prickling feeling and increased soreness over the area., Onintraoral inspection multiple small nodules is measuring about 0.1 cm and multiple circular ulcer measuring about 0.2 x 0.1 cm in diameter at the tip and lateral border of the tongue. A granulomatous center and a whitish, well-defined border with mild elevation characterized the ulcer. Conclusion: Despite the rarity of tuberculosis evidence in the oral cavity, oral tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of chronic oral lesions. To prevent ineffective oral therapy, accurate diagnosis is crucial for successful care by concentrating on the pathological source.

Background: Since the emergence of COVID-19, dentists all over the world have been put into the high risk zone for the possibility of cross-infection. All the dental clinics were initially instructed to treat only emergency cases which resulted into the negligence of dental health. In order to restore the dental health status and dental practices, it is necessary for dentists and dental staff to follow utmost precautions and new treatment protocol to reduce the chances of infection and contamination of dental operatory. Objective: This review article focuses on the current scenario of dentistry based on the outbreak of pandemic in year 2020 and how dentists can modify the treatment protocol in order to deliver safe and efficient treatment to the patients. Research Method: Literature for the review was searched using the online database-Pubmed. Around 70 studies were being referred to understand the disease and its impact on dentistry. Review Results: Changes should be made in the designing of the clinic along with adoption of the new working protocol. Appointments should be scheduled in a way such that social distancing is followed. All the patients and dental staff shall be made familiar with the concept of hand hygiene, personal protective wear, use of masks and other hygiene etiquettes and protocols. Clinical Significance: Dental staff should be trained prior to opening of the clinic. They all must be trained to maintain a sterile environment and record a thorough case history. All the working members must also be made aware about the oral manifestations of COVID-19 and should be looked for before initiating the treatment.

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Introduction: Mucormycosis is a rare infection known to be one of the most rapidly progressing and lethal forms of fungal infection in humans, with a high mortality rate of 70–100%. Covid-19 cases were reported from all states of the country, but cases of mucormycosis in the setting of COVID-19 pneumonia were very low and that too reasoned that this was most likely due to the patient’s immune-compromised condition. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this article is to assess mucormycosis in Covid-19 patients and its association with the immune status of patients. Materials and Methods: Over 5 months, from February 2021 to June 2021, a retrospective observational study was conducted at MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. The study included all patients who came for imaging to the Radiology Department with mucormycosis who were either coronavirus-positive or had recovered from coronavirus infection. All patients with a molecular diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection admitted to our hospital and having a clinical diagnosis of invasive fungal infections were included. Results: All 30 (100%) patients were diabetic; 17 of these had uncontrolled blood sugar levels with HbA1C levels >6.5%, and the remaining 13 patients had controlled diabetes. The majority of uncontrolled diabetics (17 out of 30) had invasive mucormycosis, rhino-orbital mucormycosis and rhino-orbital cerebral stage, whereas only 3 subjects with control diabetes had invasive mucormycosis. Five uncontrolled diabetic patients had rhino-orbital cerebral stage, whereas only two controlled had rhino-orbital cerebral stage. There is a significant difference between controlled and uncontrolled diabetes with P-value of 0. Conclusion: Covid-19 connection to invasive mucormycosis infection is extremely dangerous and should be taken seriously. Uncontrolled diabetes and inappropriate use of steroids during the management of Covid-19 are two of the most common causes of disease aggravation, and both must be addressed.