IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-2-14081 Original Research Paper Is mucor a one way ticket in diabetes mellitus???? – a prospective study R. Vaishnavi Dr. Dr. Balaji Jeevanandham Dr. February 2018 7 2 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

SummaryMucormycosis was considered universally fatal until isolation of Amphotericin B in 1961,  the 1st survivor  reported. Having a prevalence rate of around 8% – 13% of all fungal infections, these cause fatal infections in immune–compromised individuals Being a diabetic capital, most of the cases presenting at advanced stage commonly rhinocerebral or rhino–orbito–cerebral. Here, we present a case series of mucormycosis, their clinical management, and course of the disease with literature review and suggest an easy protocol.

ObjectiveDevise a treatment protocol to help in early diagnosis of mucormycosis

MethodsProspective, cross–sectional, interventional study. Duration – 6 months. N=13 consecutive mucormycosis cases. Demographic parameters, co–morbidities, clinical presentation, stage at presentation, diagnostic nasal endoscopy findings, radio–imaging, , and Quality–Of–Life (QOL) questionnaire data were recorded and compared. Statistical analyses were done.

ResultsMucorales were commonly isolated from diabetic individuals.. High mortality rate. Poor QOL.