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Revista alergia México
On-line version ISSN 2448-9190
Abstract
GALVEZ-ROMERO, José Luis et al. Rhino-orbital mucormycosis in a Mexican patient with COVID-19: Case report. Rev. alerg. Méx. [online]. 2022, vol.69, n.2, pp.93-97. Epub Feb 17, 2023. ISSN 2448-9190. https://doi.org/10.29262/ram.v69i2.1185.
Background:
A variety of bacterial and fungal co-infections may be attributed to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), particularly in people who already have a medical condition such diabetes mellitus or those who received large dosages of steroids.
Case report:
We described a 52-year-old diabetic man who was receiving high doses of dexamethasone and antibiotics while receiving ambulatory care for COVID-19 pneumonia. His anterior rhinoscopy revealed a necrotic scab, and a sample confirmed Mucor spp. He underwent surgery and was given amphotericin as a result of the severity of the condition, palpebral ptosis, and right ocular palsy he was experiencing. The patien´s progression was satisfactory.
Conclusions:
pre-existing diabetes mellitus, previous steroid and antimicrobial use, as well as SARS-CoV-2 infection are some of the risk factors associated with Mucor spp. infection. Prompt detection of mucormycosis is important in the management of these affected patients.
Keywords : SARS-CoV-2; Invasive fungal infections; PostCOVID-19 mucormycosis.