Case Series of Mucormycosis in Post COVID 19 Patients with Hematological Malignancies in Ongoing Pandemic
Journal Title: International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Research Studies - Year 2022, Vol 2, Issue 02
Abstract
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a lethal infection caused by saprophytic fungi in immunocompromised patients. Haematological malignancy patients with superseeded COVID 19 infection are more predisposed to mucormycosis with high mortality.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. S B Amarnath MS(ENT), Dr. Prerana Anthwal MS(ENT), Dr. SivaKumar Vulava MD(Pathology), Dr. Bodagala Vijaylakshmi Devi MD (Radiology)
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