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- Patients with COVID-19 can develop a serious fungal infection called mucormycosis, especially if they have uncontrolled diabetes or are on corticosteroids.
- A 37-year-old male with COVID-19 experienced severe mucormycosis, presenting with abscesses in the gums and dead bone tissue in the upper jaw.
- Prompt diagnosis and quick treatment are crucial for successfully managing this infection.
Article Abstract
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 makes patients more susceptible to superinfection of fungal disease as a consequence of immunological system impairment. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that is rare but has a high mortality rate and mostly affects patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus or those receiving corticosteroids.
Case Presentation: Here, we present a case of post-coronavirus disease 2019 mucormycosis in a 37-year-old Persian male presenting with multiple periodontal abscess with purulent discharge and necrosis of maxillary bone (without oroantral communication). Surgical debridement following antifungal therapy was the treatment of choice.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and immediate referral are the cornerstone of comprehensive treatment.
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