Fatal Mucormycosis Post COVID-19 Infection in Uncontrolled Diabetes with Misuse of Glucocorticoids and Antibiotics.
Heba HamedRaed MadiaHosniyeh LadadwehHiba H FalanaAbdallah Damin AbuKhalilPublished in: Infection and drug resistance (2022)
In this unfortunate case report of mucormycosis, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) infection, delayed diagnosis, misuse of corticosteroids, inappropriate use of antibiotics, and uncontrolled diabetes with ketoacidosis contributed to patient mortality and fatality. Therefore, appropriate patient assessment, rapid diagnosis, and selection of appropriate treatment are important and lifesaving.