Zygomycosis
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| Name: Zygomycosis |
| Also known as: Mucormycosis |
| Fungal infection of the nose and sinuses that usually occurs in patients who are having chemotherapy for cancer or are debilitated. |
Causes of Zygomycosis
The fungi Rhizopus and Mucor. |
Symptoms of Zygomycosis
Low grade fever, dull pain in the face and forehead, nasal congestion and discharge. |
Tests for Zygomycosis
Diagnosed from examining a biopsy of the lining of the nose and sinuses under a microscope. |
Treatment for Zygomycosis
Surgical clearance of the nose and sinuses combined with potent antifungal drugs for several months.
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Complications of Zygomycosis of its treatment
Worsening fever, bloody nasal discharge, reduced eye movement, lung involvement and collapse. |
Likely Outcome of Zygomycosis
About half the patients with sinus infection are cured. It is not usually possible to cure any spread of the fungal infection to the lungs. |
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