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  • * In this case, a 39-year-old man with type 1 diabetes started with a toothache but faced rapid complications, including sinusitis and organ failure.
  • * Early detection of mucormycosis in at-risk individuals is crucial for better treatment outcomes.

Article Abstract

Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive fungal infection that typically affects immunocompromised patients and diabetics. These fungi are found in soil and vegetation and can be easily inhaled by humans in day-to-day life; however, infection is rare unless specific risk factors are present. This case report presents a typical case of a 39-year-old male with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus. Initially presenting with a toothache in the upper molars, the infection quickly progressed to sinusitis, necrosis, and multiorgan failure. Based on our experience, prompt recognition of mucormycosis in risk-group patients is essential for improving future outcomes.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11401456PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69399DOI Listing

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