Title of article :
Renal mucormycosis following COVID-19 treatment with immune modulators: a case report
Author/Authors :
Chaudhary ، Deepak Department of Internal Medicine - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Behera ، Ashish Department of Internal Medicine - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Sharma ، Navneet Department of Internal Medicine - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Abstract :
Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that occurs primarily in immunocompromised individuals, usually affecting the rhino-orbital areas followed by the lungs. This case report presents renal mucormycosis in a young man after COVID-19 pneumonia that escalates the need for regular follow-up of COVID-19 patients. Post-COVID-19 fungal infections are on a steep rise, and the increased use of steroids and immune modulators for COVID-19-associated immune dysregulation and cytokine syndrome increases the risk among patients treated for COVID-19.
Keywords :
Case Reports , COVID , 19 , Immunosuppression , Mucormycosis , Renal Insufficiency
Journal title :
Frontiers in Emergency Medicine
Journal title :
Frontiers in Emergency Medicine
