by Tsinghua University Press Directed acyclic graph demonstrating the relationship between potential risk factors of mortality due to mucormycosis. Credit: Dr. Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader, Indian Council of Medical ResearchMucormycosis is a relatively rare but serious fungal infection increasingly recognized for its poor prognosis and high mortality. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of mucormycosis...
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Study connects hyperglycemia and prolonged cloth mask use to COVID-19-associated mucormycosis risk
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Aug 1, 2021, Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. A new study conducted in India identifies the role of high blood sugar levels in predisposing patients to mucormycosis infection. The study, which is available on the preprint server medRxiv*, also provides guidance on how to mitigate the risk of this fungal infection. Study: Novel risk...