Mucormycosis in diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • Prashant Khatiwada Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel
  • Aditi Giri Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel
  • Prasana Khatiwoda Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v1i2.6531

Keywords:

fungal infection, immunodeficiency, mucormycosis

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fulminant fungal infection, which mainly infects immunocompromised patients. Infection with mucormycosis can cause devastating rhino-orbital-cerebral and pulmonary infection with an extremely poor prognosis. The infection begins in the nose and paranasal sinuses due to inhalation of fungal spores. We report a case of mucormycosis in an uncontrolled diabetic patient to emphasize early diagnosis of this potentially fatal fungal infection. Rhino-orbitalcerebral mucormycosis is the most common manifestation in patients with diabetes mellitus. We also review the current concepts in management of mucormycosis. Mucormycosis remains difficult to treat and requires a multifaceted approach involving elimination of predisposing factors, surgical debridement, and anti-fungal therapy. Lipid formulations of Amphotericin B are the treatments of choice.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v1i2.6531

Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine 2012;01(02):73-75

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Published

2012-07-23

How to Cite

Khatiwada, P., Giri, A., & Khatiwoda, P. (2012). Mucormycosis in diabetes mellitus. Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine, 1(2), 73–75. https://doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v1i2.6531

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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