Zygomycosis
Introduction.
Zygomycosis is an opportunistic infection by filamentous coenocytic fungi
such as Mucor or Rhizopus. It is seen primarily in immunocompromised patients (AIDS),
particularly those with end-stage diabetes and metabolic acidosis. Invasion of
the palate, eye, and brain from the sinuses is common.
Summary
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- Symptoms:
Summary
- Cause: Rhizopus, Mucor
- Microscopy: coenocytic molds
- Transmission: respiratory
- Symptoms: invasive growth
- Rhinocerebral zygomycosis: invasion of sinuses, eyes, palate, brain
- Colonization of other organs and tissues
- Dissemination with growth in major blood vessels
- Complications: blood clots, circulatory collapse, necrosis
- Pathogenesis: Obstruction of blood flow and tissue destruction
- Treatment: posaconazole