Surge and Scare of Mucormycosis in the Backdrop of COVID-19 Pandemic
Introduction: Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic fungal infection. During the second wave of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), a remarkable increase in mucormycosis cases was observed. Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for both mucormycosis and COVID-19. Aim: To assess the incid...
Main Authors: | Ooha Anyapu, Sreedevi Parvatini, Paparatnam Kalivarapu, Rajani Kuna, Jagadeeswari Suvvari |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2022-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16088/53266_CE[Ra1]_F(KR)_PF1(SC_SS)_PFA(SC_SHU_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
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