Pediatric Basidiobolomycosis: An Uncommon and Misdiagnosed Entity. [PDF]
Indian Dermatol Online JBasidiobolomycosis is an unusual chronic subcutaneous zygomycosis reported from tropical regions which is usually misdiagnosed because of its rarity. In this retrospective review, we describe 6 children with basidiobolomycosis who were managed in the ...
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MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences, 2023 We report a rare case of cutaneous zygomycosis by Saksenaea vasiformis in post-COVID-19 individuals. A 55-year-old patient was COVID-19 positive and treated as per the protocols.
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Palatal Infection by Multidrug Resistant Non Fermenting Gram Negative Bacilli in a COVID-19 Positive Patient Mimicking Black Fungus Infection- A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022 As the second wave of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) swept through India, many patients developed serious bacterial secondary infections such as pneumonia, sepsis and fungal infections such as mucormycosis.
Lino Varghese Koshy +3 more
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Saksenaea vasiformis Causing Cutaneous Zygomycosis: An Experience from Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 Introduction: Zygomycosis, a fungal infection caused by a group of filamentous fungi, Zygomycetes. Zygomycetes belong to orders Mucorales and Entomorphthorales.
Shashir Wasudeorao Wanjare +2 more
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Post COVID-19 Mucormycosis in Immunocompromised Individuals with Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus: A Series of Seven Cases [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 An upsurge in the cases of severe opportunistic infections such as mucormycosis has been observed due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), that is a viral infection caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).
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Acute cutaneous zygomycosis of the scalp: A case report and literature review
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2015 Summary: Cutaneous zygomycosis is the third most common form of zygomycosis. However, scalp involvement is rare for this disease. In this study, we present a case of acute zygomycosis in a diabetic patient who was effectively treated with local ...
Abdulrahman Alseady, Salim Baharoon
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Rise of Mucormycosis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Challenges Faced [PDF]
Current Medical Mycology, 2023 Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a diverse group of increasingly recognized and frequently fatal mycotic diseases caused by members of the class zygomycetes. Mucormycosis is around 80 times more common in India, compared to other developed
Malavika Kottarathil +3 more
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An atypical case of proventricular dilatation disease in a red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) [PDF]
, 2019 A Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus) was presented with regurgitation and passage of undigested seeds in the feces. Radiographic examination revealed dilatation of the proventriculus.
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Invasive fungal infections secondary to traumatic injury [PDF]
, 2017 Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a rare but serious complication of traumatic injury. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, natural history, mycology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes associated with post-traumatic ...
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Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2017 A 54-year-old woman with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieved complete remission by induction chemotherapy, but developed zygomycosis after consolidation therapy.
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