International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 05(01), P. 01 - 04
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
In the recent past, rhino-orbital mucormycosis in people with COVID-19, were reported from many parts of world. Diabetes mellitus, though, happens to be an independent risk factor both for severe COVID-19 and mucormycosis, administration steroids is attributed as a precipitating acquiring this comorbid condition. Fungal agents causing are highly angioinvasive nature, result which, clinical outcome infection invariably poor, especially rhinocerebral or rhinoorbitocerebral variety. Effective management depends upon timely accurate diagnosis, parenteral amphotericin B. Judicious use always recommended. Glycemic control those who severely diabetic advocated. Surgical debridement paranasal sinuses orbital cavities removal dead tissue essential part order facilitate faster healing better penetration antifungal drugs. Exenteration eye ball may indicated, if cavernous sinus intracranial spread anticipated.
Language: Английский