2021
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735383
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COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis, A New Incident in Recent Time: Is An Emerging Disease in The Near Future Impending?

Abstract: Mucormycosis (also known as black fungus) is caused by fungi of the Zygomycetes class and is the third most common invasive mycosis after candidiasis and aspergillosis. They colonize a large number of patients without invading them. Systemic glucocorticoids are currently used to treat severe Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). In such patients, opportunistic fungal infections are a problem. Although COVID-19-related pulmonary aspergillosis is becoming more common, mucormycosis is still uncommon. Mucormycosis no… Show more

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“…Most CAM cases are of rhino-orbital-cerebral and pulmonary CAM. However, the disseminated type is rare [7] , [8] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most CAM cases are of rhino-orbital-cerebral and pulmonary CAM. However, the disseminated type is rare [7] , [8] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%