Open AccessCOVID-19 associated pulmonary mucormycosis: A systematic review of published cases with review of literature
Author(s) -
DeependraK Rai
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1307_21
Subject(s) - medicine , mucormycosis , comorbidity , malignancy , covid-19 , diabetes mellitus , disease , mechanical ventilation , pediatrics , dermatology , surgery , infectious disease (medical specialty) , endocrinology
There is sharp rise in cases of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated mucormycosis worldwide and specially during second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. This systemic review was conducted to characterize pulmonary mucormycosis associated with COVID-19 infection.