Title of article :
Mucormycosis in a Patient with Uncontrolled Diabetes: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Sadeghi, Farangis Clinical Research Development Unit - Imam Hossein Hospital - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences , Hajian, Mahtab Student Research Committee - School of Medicine - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences , Batti, Badie Department of Internal Medicine - School of Medicine - University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq , Mohammadi, Zeinab Student Research Committee - School of Medicine - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences , Noyani, Amir Clinical Research Development Unit - Imam Hossein Hospital - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection produced by
various fungi in the order Mucorales, which is most commonly seen in
people with a defect, especially diabetics. Introduction of this infection
can involve processes such as insulin injections and tooth extractions.
Mucormycosis mortality is significantly high even with surgical
treatment and management of diabetes. In this paper, a case of 28-
year-old female with a history of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus referred to
emergency ward 5 days after tooth extraction experiencing a
progressive pain and swelling was reported. Patient's examinations
showed left orifice edema, left 7th nerve paralysis, and ocularparalysis
of 3rd, 4th and 6th on the left side. The patient was deployed
to a more equipped facility in Mashhad (Iran), and after several days
she died.
Keywords :
Mucormycosis , Opportunistic , Mortality , Rhinocerebral , Immunosuppression
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
