Publications by authors named "Mehnaz Sultan"

Purpose Of Review: More than half a billion people have been infected and 6.2 million killed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) since the start of the pandemic in 2019. Systemic glucocorticoids are a double-edged sword, on the one hand, life-saving in treating COVID-19 complications while on the other hand, potentially leading to life-and-limb-threatening opportunistic fungal infections.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Mehnaz Sultan"

  • - Mehnaz Sultan's research primarily focuses on the epidemiology and clinical implications of mucormycosis, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • - The article titled "Spectrum of Mucormycosis Before and During COVID-19" discusses the dual role of systemic glucocorticoids in managing COVID-19 while highlighting their potential to increase the risk of opportunistic fungal infections.
  • - Sultan's findings aim to enhance the understanding of mucormycosis during the pandemic, promoting awareness and the need for careful management of therapeutic interventions to mitigate associated risks.