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Filter by:Objectives: identify and recognize clinical Characteristics, Pathophysiology, and management of a group of patients with rhino Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis infection associated with Covid 19 viral infection
Patients with leukemia are treated with intensive chemotherapy and often have to undergo a stem cell transplantation which makes their immune system extremely vulnerable. This puts them at risk for invasive fungal infections, of which invasive mucormycosis (IM) is one of the most dangerous ones. Treatment of IM is complex and mortality rates are still extremely high, ranging from 40% to 80% and sometimes even higher if the central nervous system is involved. Mucormycosis requires immediate intervention due to the rapidly progressive and destructive nature of the infection. But the diagnosis is often made too late… Better survival can be achieved with a faster diagnosis. A new test has recently been developed for detection of Mucorales DNA by PCR. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a method that allows to quickly make millions of copies of, for example, Mucorales DNA in order to detect it in the blood at an early stage. Because blood can easily be obtained, without an additional burden on the patient, the test could be interesting for screening for these infections, which then offers the opportunity to start an adequate treatment more quickly. However, the test is now only performed if there is a clinical suspicion of IM. But at that point, precious time has already been lost, and often the patient can no longer be cured. In this study the utility of the Mucorales PCR as a possible screening test in at-risk patients is assessed. The participants, hospitalised patients with leukemia, will be screened twice weekly with a Mucorales PCR test during their most vulnerable period. If the study shows that the test helps in diagnosing IM faster, this could have an important impact on the treatment and survival of these at-risk patients.
Background: Mucormycosis is a life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection. Despite mucormycosis having existed for decades, it has gained notice of its widespread in many parts of the world during the second wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study aimed to determine the in-hospital outcomes of post-COVID-19 mucormycosis during the intensive care unit (ICU) stay in Egypt. Methods: This prospective cohort study included all patients admitted to the Medical ICU of the University Hospital who developed Mucormycosis with a history of previous COVID-19 infection. Clearance of previous COVID-19 was confirmed using PCR and high-resolution computed tomography (CT) on the chest before admission.
Pulmonary mucormycosis is a serious illness with high morbidity and mortality (approximately 57%). Surgery and antifungal therapy are central in the management of mucormycosis. Unlike rhino-orbital mucormycosis, surgery is not feasible in several patients with pulmonary mucormycosis. Hence, treatment is primarily with antifungal therapy. Amphotericin B is the standard of care in the medical management of mucormycosis. However, amphotericin B is expensive, has significant adverse events, and is available only in parenteral formulation. Posaconazole is effective against Mucorales, and is currently approved for salvage therapy of mucormycosis. Recent evidence suggest that in several patients, posaconazole may be effective as a monotherapy upfront. In the current study posaconazole versus amphotericin B will be evaluated for the management of pulmonary mucormycosis in a randomized clinical trial.
Mucormycosis (MM) is one of the main invasive fungal infection (IFI), and is determined by filamentous fungi belonging to the order of Mucorales, with a mortality rate ranging from 20 to 60% according to localization. Prompt initiation of adequate antifungal therapy is critical for treating mucormycosis. Early diagnostic is therefore essential. The presence in the Mucorales' cell wall of uncommon monosaccharides open interesting perspectives for the development of specific diagnostic biomarkers. This study evaluate a diagnostic test for mucormycosis in a cohort of patients with MM and in control groups (high-risk patients without MM and patients with another IFI).
Objective: Evaluation of using 3D printed polyether ether ketone facial implants in repairing maxillofacial deformities. Research materials and methods: The research sample consisted of 10 patients with facial deformities (maxillofacial trauma patients with hard tissue deficiencies, tumor patients who had previous facial surgery, patients have retrognathia, congenital malformation, patients with hemifacial microsomia - bone loss as a result of a mucormycotic infection or black fungus ) Between 2020 and 2021 in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Tishreen University Hospital - Latakia - Syria. All patients underwent Computed Tomography (CT) scans under the condition of providing a large number of slices (more than 200 slices) per axis, and the thickness of each slice is less than 1 mm with 64-bit resolution, Then the design of the required facial implant was carried out in coordination between the designer and the surgical team. The final form of the facial implant was printed from PolyEther Ether Ketone (PEEK), and then surgical work was performed for patients under general anaesthetic according to the appropriate surgical entrance. The implants were fixed in place using titanium screws and the patients were given appropriate pharmacological coverage .
Detect the clinical presentation and outcome of post covid-19 fungal mucormycosis in patients referred to Minia university Hospital.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may manifest as a variety of disease patterns, ranging from mild to life-threatening pneumonia. Mucormycosis has been suspected to cause significant morbidity in infected people since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals who require hospitalization and intensive care are more vulnerable, as they have reached an advanced stage of their disease. Investigators will discuss the major risk factors, ocular presentation, and outcome of mucormycosis in individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 in this study. From August 2021 to January 2022, a cross-sectional descriptive multicenter investigation would be conducted on patients with biopsy-confirmed mucormycosis and RTPCR confirmed COVID19. Demographic data, the time interval between COVID19 and mucormycosis, underlying systemic disorders, clinical characteristics, disease course, and outcomes would be analyzed.
We aimed to describe the frequency; presentations, predictors, in-hospital outcome of mucormycosis patients in the scope of COVID-19. All patients with COVID-19 associated Mucormycosis (CAM) admitted to Assuit University Hospital between March 1, 2021, and July 30, 2021, were included in this study. The patient characteristics, the site of mucormycosis, the comorbidities, the steroids usage, and the outcome were analyzed in people with COVID-19.
The purpose is to allow phsyician reporters to contribute to MUNCO registry. Mucormycosis in COVID-19 is a rapidly escalating medical emergency reported in high numbers in India during the ongoing coronavirus surge. There is very little known about the risk factors, patterns and complications of mucormycosis as it occurs either during the infection or treatment phase of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of this emerging epidemic within a pandemic, it is of time sensitive importance to obtain a better understanding of the risk factors and outcomes of this fatal complication