COVID-19-associated mucormycosis presenting to the Emergency Department-an observational study of 70 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mucormycosis (MM) is a deadly opportunistic fungal infection and a large surge in COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM) is occurring in India.

Aim

Our aim was to delineate the clinico-epidemiological profile and identify risk factors of CAM patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).

Design

This was a retrospective, single-centre, observational study.

Methods

We included patients who presented with clinical features or diagnosed MM and who were previously treated for COVID-19 in last 3 months of presentation (recent COVID-19) or currently being treated for COVID-19 (active COVID-19). Information regarding clinical features of CAM, possible risk factors, examination findings, diagnostic workup including imaging and treatment details were co

SUBMITTER: Ramaswami A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420631 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature