Recognizing mucormycosis in an immunocompromised patient.
JAAPA
; 33(12): 23-25, 2020 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-33234891
ABSTRACT
Mucormycosis is an aggressive, angioinvasive fungal infection with a predilection for the rhino-orbital cavity, predominantly in immunocompromised patients such as patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Prognosis is very poor, with a survival rate of 40% to 50%; therefore, early detection and initiation of treatment is paramount. Presenting symptoms are vague and mucormycosis is rare, so recognition, awareness, and knowledge of this infection are key to timely intervention and enhanced patient survival.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Senos Paranasales
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Sinusitis
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Mucormicosis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
Año:
2020
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Article