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🧫What is mucormycosis?

Mucormycosis is a very rare infection. It is caused by exposure to mucor mould which is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables. "It is ubiquitous and found in soil and air and even in the nose and mucus of healthy people," says Dr Nair.

It affects the sinuses, the brain and the lungs and can be life-threatening in diabetic or severely immunocompromised individuals, such as cancer patients or people with HIV/AIDS.

🔶Causes  :- Weakened immune system

🔶Symptoms:-

🔹One-sided facial swelling

🔹Headache

🔹Nasal or sinus congestion

🔹Black lesions on nasal bridge or upper inside of mouth that quickly become more severe

🔶 Diagnosis:- Biopsy Test.

🔶 Diagnosis:- Biopsy Test

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