Mucormycosis in a Typhoid Treated Patient: A Case Report with Review of Literature
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2023-06
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Kairali Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists
Abstract
Introduction: Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection which is a rapidly progressing disease, and often fatal. Various predisposing factors including uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, and prolonged use of steroids influence the disease pathology. Case Presentation: In this article, we present a case of mucormycosis of the palate in a patient treated with prolonged dose of steroids for typhoid fever which led to the appearance of exposed maxillary bone, and subsequent histopathological examination showed mucor hyphae. The treatment included antifungal therapy of Amphoterecine B. Management: Treatment of typhoid fever with corticosteroids, leading to immunosuppression, may result in patients harbouring opportunistic infections. An insight into the changes of oral cavity caused by corticosteroids is necessary for better diagnosis of the disease and improved patient care. In addition, early diagnosis is critical in the treatment of patients with mucormycosis
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Mucormycosis, corticosteroids, typhoid fever, hyperglycaemia.
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Pillalamarri M, Pasupuleti S, Manyam R, Moturi K, Tatapudi R.. Mucormycosis in a Typhoid Treated Patient: A Case Report with Review of Literature. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Journal. 2023 Jun; 14(1): 138-141