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Correlation of Mucormycosis with Various Clinical Parameters Among COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Harish Jadhav1, Prashanth Vishwakarma1, Snehal Thamke1

  • 1Department of Public Health Dentistry, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra India.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|June 26, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

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COVID-19 survivors, especially those with diabetes, face increased risk of mucormycosis. Poor hygiene and mask reuse were linked to this fungal infection in a study of 70 patients in India.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The second wave of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in India (early 2021) led to a surge in severe cases.
  • A notable increase in mucormycosis, a fungal infection, was observed in patients following COVID-19 infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between various parameters of COVID-19 and the occurrence of mucormycosis.
  • To identify risk factors contributing to mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted.
  • The study included 70 patients diagnosed with mucormycosis post-COVID-19 (51 males, 19 females).
  • Data collected focused on COVID-19 history, hospitalization details, and hygiene practices.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between mucormycosis and a history of diabetes mellitus (64.2%).
  • Factors like hospitalization type, duration, oxygen administration, and mask usage (reusable masks washed, 84.3%) were associated with mucormycosis.
  • Oral hygiene practices also showed a correlation with the infection.

Conclusions:

  • Invasive mucormycosis is a serious concern in COVID-19 patients, particularly those with diabetes mellitus.
  • Recommendations include maintaining clean humidifiers for oxygen therapy and educating patients on proper mask use and oral hygiene.
  • Awareness of mucormycosis risk factors is crucial for early detection and management in post-COVID-19 patients.
Keywords:
COVID-19Diabetes mellitusFace maskMucormycosisOxygen administration

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