Uncontrolled diabetes and symptoms of ROC infection? Suspect mucormycosis.7
Control of any underlying immunosuppressive state (including diabetes) is important for ensuring
favourable outcomes13
In cases which blood glucose is uncontrolled, any acute onset pain, swelling and redness over the cheek, especially with visual symptoms,
should be considered an emergency and invasive Mucorales infection should not be ruled out.7
Part of a successful management strategy for mucormycosis involves reversal of immunosuppressive state, including reversal of hyperglycaemia,
acidosis and hypoxaemia.13
Potential mucormycosis is a medical and surgical emergency. A high index of suspicion among caregivers, rapid workup, and early initiation of
appropriate antifungal therapy with surgical debridement are key to improving outcomes.13
What can we learn from Ahmad's case?
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of mucormycosis is crucial, even in immunocompetent patients13–15
Be ready to take on mucormycosis in your ICU patients, by treating promptly with
Liposomal Amphotericin B6
What can we learn from Ahmad's case?
Uncontrolled diabetes and symptoms of
ROC infection? Suspect mucormycosis.7
In cases which blood glucose is uncontrolled,
any acute onset pain, swelling and redness over
the cheek, especially with visual symptoms,
should be considered an emergency and invasive
Mucorales infection should not be ruled out.7
Control of any underlying
immunosuppressive state (including
diabetes) is important for ensuring
favourable outcomes13
Part of a successful management strategy for
mucormycosis involves reversal of
immunosuppressive state, including reversal of
hyperglycaemia, acidosis and hypoxaemia.13
Potential mucormycosis is a medical and surgical
emergency. A high index of suspicion among
caregivers, rapid workup, and early initiation of
appropriate antifungal therapy with surgical
debridement are key to improving outcomes.13
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of
mucormycosis is crucial, even in
immunocompetent patients13–15
Be ready to take on mucormycosis in your
ICU patients, by treating promptly with
Liposomal Amphotericin B6