Mucormycosis (black fungus) in COVID-19 patients—Will it be another matter of concern in the midst of the COVID-19 flare-up in Bangladesh?

Many countries of the world have been combating the new variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Black fungus is an opportunistic foe that may cause fatal infection in immunocompromised and steroid-treated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. The COVID-19 associated mucor...

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Published in:Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research 2021-09, Vol.8 (3), p.367-369
Main Authors: Rahman, Md, Hossain, Md, Rahman, A, Huq, A, Farzana, Shahnur, Nazir, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Diabetes
Disease
Fatalities
Fungi
Hygiene
Infections
Mucormycosis
Risk factors
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Steroids
Systematic review
Viral diseases
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Summary:Many countries of the world have been combating the new variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Black fungus is an opportunistic foe that may cause fatal infection in immunocompromised and steroid-treated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. The COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM) is now a serious concern throughout the world, including many Asian countries. Therefore, along with early and accurate diagnostic facilities, special care, and prompt, but coordinated approach are recommended to combat the CAM in patients.
ISSN:2311-7710
2311-7710
DOI:10.5455/javar.2021.h524