AI Article Synopsis

  • The coronavirus pandemic has led to new health challenges for workers, including a serious infection called mucormycosis, which can cause severe tissue damage.
  • Mucormycosis typically affected patients with existing health issues, but recent cases show it can also occur in otherwise healthy individuals after a COVID-19 infection.
  • Dental professionals need to be vigilant in recognizing signs of mucormycosis, as it may present atypically, even in patients who don't have other health risks.

Article Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic, constantly mutating virus, and newer complications arising with each passing day have put health workers in jeopardy. One such serious complication being reported is mucormycosis. It is a deadly and rapidly spreading infection resulting in angioinvasion and tissue necrosis. In precoronavirus disease (COVID) era mucormycosis was observed mainly in patients having comorbidities such as diabetes, neutropenia, or previous history of organ transplant. In the present case report, a systemically healthy patient presented with mucormycosis postcoronavirus disease-2019 infection. The patient presented with atypical periodontal findings such as multiple periodontal abscesses, segmental teeth mobility, and deep periodontal pockets confined to the maxillary right quadrant. This form of presentation should be a wake-up call for all dental professionals to be in the constant lookout for any signs and symptoms of mucormycosis even in seemingly nonhigh-risk patients.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9979808PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jisp.jisp_440_21DOI Listing

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