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COVID-19 and Mucormycosis Risks by Riya Tripathi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses mucormycosis, a rare fungal infection that some Covid-19 patients developed during treatment due to high dose steroid use. Mucormycosis is caused by exposure to soil-dwelling mucor molds and primarily affects immunocompromised patients like those with diabetes or undergoing cancer treatment. Treatment involves surgery to remove infected tissue combined with antifungal medication.
- Author
- Riya Tripathi
- Language
- EN