Pathogenesis and Pathology of COVID-Associated Mucormycosis: What Is New and Why.

Published in: Current fungal infection reports (2022)

High background prevalence of DM, inappropriate administration of corticosteroids and immune dysregulation due to COVID-19 favor the growth of Mucorales in CAM. Melanization of Mucorales hyphae and sporangia on histopathology probably represent adaptive and protective mechanism due to the treatment with hyperbaric oxygen with inadequate humidification as well as the metabolic alterations.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
risk factors
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
type diabetes
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
glycemic control