Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) and associated cerebritis treated with adjuvant retrobulbar amphotericin B
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100771
Abstract: Purpose We report a case of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) with focal anterior cerebritis treated favorably with retrobulbar amphotericin B and systemic antifungals. Observations A 55-year-old diabetic male presented to the emergency department with left sided… read more here.
Keywords: retrobulbar amphotericin; mucormycosis; cerebritis; rocm ... See more keywords
A fungal epidemic amidst a viral pandemic: Risk factors for development of COVID-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in India
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.2020851
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To study the risk factors for development of COVID-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Methods Multi-centric retrospective case-control study conducted from October 2020 to May 2021. Cases comprised… read more here.
Keywords: covid; risk factors; rocm; covid associated ... See more keywords
Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272042
Abstract: Background In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of ROCM was noted in India among those infected with COVID. We determined risk factors for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among those… read more here.
Keywords: steroid use; covid; rocm; risk ... See more keywords
Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis and its resurgence during COVID-19 pandemic: A review
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1219_22
Abstract: This study aimed to review the current literature for epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical spectrum and management of rhino-orbito-cerebral-mucormycosis (ROCM), especially highlighting the association between ROCM and COVID-19 disease and factors resulting in its resurgence during the… read more here.
Keywords: orbito cerebral; rhino orbito; resurgence; rocm ... See more keywords