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John Overton1, Ariel Velasquez2, Allison Cruse3
1Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
Abstract:
Mucormycosis (zygomycosis) is a severe and often fatal mycotic infection affecting primarily immunocompromised individuals. A 61-year-old female with type 2 diabetes mellitus and end-stage renal disease developed septic shock in association with mucormycosis. Despite antifungal treatment with liposomal amphotericin B, the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to death within 48 hours. This case underscores the aggressive nature of mucormycosis, highlighting the necessity for early diagnosis using advanced diagnostic tools and prompt treatment to improve patient outcomes.
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