Post-COVID-19 Invasive Fungal Sinusitis: A Case Series from Southern India
Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology
; 16(4):2961-2967, 2022.
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in English
| Academic Search Complete | ID: covidwho-2156012
ABSTRACT
Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AIFR) is a serious condition with aggressive course and high mortality rates. There is an upsurge in the incidence of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in post COVID-19 patients. We have come across 20 AIFR cases in post COVID-19 patients. On retrospective exploration of the patient's records, we found that 30% patients had received steroids and 90% had diabetes. All the patients were managed by administration of Iv amphotericin B and local debridement of infected tissues. The mortality rate was as low as 15 %. We conclude that combined approach of Antifungal therapy with debridement of infected tissues improves the prognosis and survival of AIFR patients. [ FROM AUTHOR]
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Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology
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2022
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