A CASE SERIES OF COVID-19 PATIENTS WITH MUCORMYCOSIS INFECTION-LESSONS LEARNED FROM SECOND WAVE

Anita Basavaraj, Bilia K. Aipu* and Dharshan P.

ABSTRACT

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus has spread rapidly on a global scale. Secondary infections especially mucormycosis cases have increased prevalence in covid 19 patients. Aim: We aimed to describe a case series of covid 19 patients with mucormycosis infection. Materials & Methods: 10 cases who were admitted and treated in our covid 19 hospital in the month of April-May 2021 were studied. Demographic information, clinical features, and treatment data were extracted from medical records. Observations & Results: Among the 10 patients,6 were males and 4 were females. The patients were aged from 35 years to 80 years. All patients were diabetic. Among these 4 out of 10 had received corticosteroid treatment.9 of the patients had presented with orbital cellulitis and 1 with facial puffiness. During the hospital stay, 5 developed cerebrovascular accident. Radiological study of all had shown sinusitis.6 of these patients underwent mortality mainly due to cerebral extension.

Keywords: Mucormycosis, Covid 19, Diabetes mellitus.