Epidemic in pandemic: Fungal sinusitis in COVID-19

Autor: Ripu Daman Arora, Nitin M Nagarkar, K S. B. S. Krishna Sasanka, Pugazhenthan Thangaraju, Rupa Mehta, Satish S Satpute, Sharmistha Chakravarty, Archana Keche, Aakash Aggarwal, T Y Sree Sudha
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 11, Iss 2, Pp 807-811 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2249-4863
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1352_21
Popis: Objective: To describe the clinical pattern of invasive fungal sinusitis in COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 cases. Methods: All patients affected by COVID-19 or having a history of COVID-19 infection with an invasive fungal lesion (mucormycosis/aspergillosis) of the paranasal sinuses, orbit, palate, brain, lung, skin/cheek, and dental has been evaluated for possible description in tertiary care hospital in May 2021. Results: Twenty-four patients presented with clinical signs and symptoms of fungal infection with a history of COVID-19. Paranasal sinuses were involved in all patients. Palatal involvement was seen in seven cases. Intraorbital extension was seen in 13 cases. Intracerebral involvement was seen in three cases. Comorbid type 2 diabetes was seen in 20 patients. The use of steroids was noticed in 16 cases. Our observation revealed that uncontrolled diabetes, overuse of steroids, increased ferritin levels, and low hemoglobin percentage are the main factors aggravating mucormycosis.
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