Invasive mucormycosis [zygomycosis] and osteomyelitis affecting maxilla: A rare case report
Journal Title: International Dental Journal of Student Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection caused by fungi belonging to the Mucorales order and was first described by Paultauf in 18853 It is the third invasive mycosis after candidiasis and aspergillosis and having high mortality of 70100 it accounts for 8313 of all fungal infections1 Immunocompromised host is typically get affected by mucormycosis but healthy patients with some form of trauma and patients who are having history of environmental exposure can develop infection as well4The present article reports a case of right side maxillary mucormycosis which was successfully managed surgically in MA Rangoonwala dental college PuneKeywords Mucormycosis Fungal infection Opportunistic infection
Authors and Affiliations
Ashvini Vadane, J. B. Garde, Harshad Bhagwat, Sharmishtha Gaikwad
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- EP ID EP516928
- DOI 10.18231/2278-3784.2018.0016
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