Abstract
Background and PurposeCOVID-associated mucormycosis (CAM) was as a dreadful complication in India. The state of Rajasthan, reported remarkably more patients than others but the cause for such geographical variation was unclear. The demography, clinical presentation and pathogens of CAM were studied. MethodologyThis was a prospective observational study where tissue specimens from CAM patients were subjected to microscopy and culture. Results and conclusionOut of 324 suspected CAM patients, the diagnosis was proven in 215 cases (66.36%). Culture was positive in 51.63% patients. Rhizopus arrhizus was the most common mucorale (82.88%) and rhino-orbital-cerebral (95.37%) was most common clinical presentation.
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