Mortality-Related Risk Factors for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)-Associated Mucormycosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) can increase the susceptibility of individuals to contracting mucormycosis through several mechanisms. Nowadays, coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-associated mucormycosis (CAM) is a serious public health concern, particularly in developing countries. This meta-analysis aims to identify the risk factors that affect the mortality rate of patients with CAM.

Recent findings

We systematically searched PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Cochrane library, and preprint databases using pertinent keywords and the reference lists of the included relevant articles from inception till October 27, 2021. In order to reduce the effects of small-scale studies, we only selected cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort s

SUBMITTER: Ostovan VR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9366801 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature