Increase in mucormycosis hospitalizations in southeastern Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 2010-2021 time series
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;56: e0333, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Mucormycosis is a severe invasive fungal disease. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, outbreaks have been reported worldwide, but epidemiological studies are still scarce in Brazil.Methods:
We conducted a time-series cohort hospitalization study (2010-2021) in southeastern Brazil.Results:
There were 311 cases (85 during the pandemic), with significant (P < 0.05) involvement of patients older than 40 years (84%), white patients (78%), rhinocerebral site (63%), and São Paulo State residents (84%).Conclusions:
Mucormycosis hospitalizations were highly prevalent. Further studies are needed to assess the burden of COVID-19 on mucormycosis in Brazil.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil