Author : Dr. vaijayanti nitin gadre
Keyword : Rhino-orbital mucormycosis, covid-19 aftermath, infection control, sinusitis
Subject : Anaesthesia
Article Type : Case report
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Abstract : Infections of paranasal sinuses are very commonly encountered in general population. They are known to flare up more in the immunocompromised conditions. Orbital involvement occurs in cases of neglected chronic infections. SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 has adversely hit the world causing a heavy death toll, now pandemic seems to trail off very slowly; but permanent serious central and visual disabilities will persist. We have noticed a steep rise in cases of rhino-orbital mucormycosis in last few months. We present here the cases in which convalescent COVID-19 patients presented with acute onset symptoms that had progressed very fast leading to visual loss and intra-cranial extension of the fungus.
Article by : Vaijayanti Nitin Gadre
Article add date : 2021-05-07
How to cite : Dr. vaijayanti nitin gadre. (2021-May-07). The aftermath of covid-19 pandemic- rhino-orbital mucormycosis. a case report. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/722