Abstract :
Background: is a rare, opportunistic fungal infection that affects immune-compromised hosts. When involving the PNS, it can be Rhino-orbital or Rhinocerebral and may rapidly prove fatal.
Methods: We present a retrospective case series analysis of 48 patients from the COVID-19 pandemic, our management of them, and our takeaways.
Result: Out of 48, 12 had a previous history of oxygen therapy, 32 had tested positive for COVID-19 recently,8 had a history of ICU admission, and the most common occupations affected were homemakers and housewives. Grade 2 and 3 of rhino-orbital cerebral (ROCM)were most commonly found, and 28 developed type 2 diabetes before and after ROCM and 4 in the aftermath of the disease.
Conclusion: A high degree of suspicion should be maintained in all patients with nasal, orbital, or neuro complaints with a previous history of COVID-19 infection and with or without co-morbid conditions.
Keyword :
Mucormycosis, Fungal infection, Diabetes mellitus, COVID-19