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Mucor Mycosis: A Fulminant Case With Extensive Involvement And Remarkable Recovery, Asif Sa
Mucor Mycosis: A Fulminant Case With Extensive Involvement And Remarkable Recovery, Asif Sa
Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)
Mucor mycosis is a rare but fatal illness. It is seen in diabetics and immune compromised individuals. A case is presented with fulminant course, rapid progression and extensive involvement. He was treated with Fungizone and Itraconazole alongwith surgical debridement of infected nasal mucosa. Recommendation is made to increase the awareness of this fatal illness among local practitioners.