Symptoms include facial swelling, black lesions on nasal bridge or palate, headache, fever, and sinus pain.
People with weakened immune systems (due to diabetes, cancer, or organ transplant), COVID-19 patients, and those on immunosuppressive therapy are at higher risk.
Mucormycosis is caused by fungi of the order Mucorales, which are ubiquitous in the environment and can enter the body through inhalation or skin trauma.
Yes, mucormycosis is often referred to as "black fungus" due to the characteristic black lesions it can cause in affected tissues.
Treatment involves antifungal medications (like amphotericin B), surgical removal of infected tissue, and management of underlying conditions.
No, mucormycosis is not contagious and does not spread from person to person.
Diagnosis involves biopsy of affected tissue, fungal culture, imaging (CT or MRI), and blood tests to detect fungal antigens.
Complications include tissue necrosis, organ damage (especially in the sinuses or lungs), and in severe cases, death.
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