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International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Aug 25, 2021
Background: New pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shows wide range of disease pattern ... more Background: New pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shows wide range of disease pattern from mild to life threatening pneumonia in association with bacterial and fungal infections. Invasive fungal infections are becoming new burden in COVID-19 patients especially when associated with diabetes mellitus. Methods: We have studied 90 patients of invasive fungal sinusitis at tertiary care centre over a period of 3 months from March 2021 to June 2021 prospectively. All patients suspected for invasive fungal sinusitis in association with covid19 are included. Results: 67 males and 23 females of age group 41 to 70 years were presented as case of invasive fungal sinusitis with suspicion of Mucormycosis. Disease extended to orbit in 90 patients, to hard palate in 33 and skin involved in 5 patients. Diagnosis based on clinical presentation, computed tomography (CT scan) findings, KOH preparation and culture. KOH showing fungal elements in 62 patients and fungi isolated in 37 patients. Aspergillus group and mucorales contribute equally being found in 17 samples each. 23 patients lost their life due to this disease. This study is done and reported first time from this tertiary care centre. Conclusions: Invasive fugal sinusitis including Mucormycosis otherwise rare disease has significantly increased in COVID-19 pandemic. Immune dysregulation due to COVID-19, Diabetis mellitus and wide spread use of corticosteroids/antibiotics all contributed to this rise in cases of invasive fungal diseases. Early diagnosis, surgical intervention and antifungal treatment help to reduce mortality and morbidity.
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Aug 25, 2021
Background: New pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shows wide range of disease pattern ... more Background: New pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shows wide range of disease pattern from mild to life threatening pneumonia in association with bacterial and fungal infections. Invasive fungal infections are becoming new burden in COVID-19 patients especially when associated with diabetes mellitus. Methods: We have studied 90 patients of invasive fungal sinusitis at tertiary care centre over a period of 3 months from March 2021 to June 2021 prospectively. All patients suspected for invasive fungal sinusitis in association with covid19 are included. Results: 67 males and 23 females of age group 41 to 70 years were presented as case of invasive fungal sinusitis with suspicion of Mucormycosis. Disease extended to orbit in 90 patients, to hard palate in 33 and skin involved in 5 patients. Diagnosis based on clinical presentation, computed tomography (CT scan) findings, KOH preparation and culture. KOH showing fungal elements in 62 patients and fungi isolated in 37 patients. Aspergillus group and mucorales contribute equally being found in 17 samples each. 23 patients lost their life due to this disease. This study is done and reported first time from this tertiary care centre. Conclusions: Invasive fugal sinusitis including Mucormycosis otherwise rare disease has significantly increased in COVID-19 pandemic. Immune dysregulation due to COVID-19, Diabetis mellitus and wide spread use of corticosteroids/antibiotics all contributed to this rise in cases of invasive fungal diseases. Early diagnosis, surgical intervention and antifungal treatment help to reduce mortality and morbidity.