What is the definition or description of: mucormycosis?

Invasive infection: Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection and it is commonly seen in the elderly, immunocompromised, or poorly-controlled diabetics. It can commonly involve the sinuses and the brain. This fungus invades bone, cartilage, and blood vessels. It requires surgical debridement, aggressive antifungals, reversal of the immunocompromised state (if possible) or improved control of diabetes.

Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis is a serious, invasive fungal infection in immunocompromised patients... Diabetes, hiv, post chemotherapy patients, etc. It needs immediate treatment.(powerful antifungals and even surgery can be needed on an emergency basis) see an ENT doc for an immediate evaluation.

Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis or (Zygomycosis) can be a very serious disease caused by inhaled fungal spores. It can infect your nose, sinuses, eyes, , brain, digestive tract and lungs. A severe form is called rhinocerebral mucormycosis which can be fatal. It usually occurs in people who are immunocomrpomised. Agressive and early treatment is required.