COVID-19 associated rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis, risk factors and outcome predictors; a multicentric study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, an increase in mucormycosis cases has been observed in many countries, including Iran. However, the role of covid-19 and associated risk factors have not been thoroughly investigated.

Objective

This study is designed to identify epidemiologic characteristics, risk factors, and outcome predictors of Covid-19-Associated Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis (C-ROCM).

Methods

Data of pathology proven Covid Associated ROCM cases were retrospectively obtained from 7 tertiary care centers throughout Iran from February 20, 2021, to July 22, 2021. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using binary logistic regression to assess the effects of various factors on the outcome.

Results

A total of 132 patients w

SUBMITTER: Rajabi MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9547750 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature