is mucormycosis curable?

Question

Does mucormycosis usually cause many symptoms?

Answer 1

Mucormycosis: In most cases, the prognosis of mucormycosis is poor and has varied mortality rates depending on its form and severity. Iv anti-fungal medicines, such as amphotericn b, and aggressive surgery should be done immediately to remove all dead and infected tissue. Surgery may involve removal of the palate, parts of the nose, or parts of the eye. The less extensive, the more chance of survival.

Answer 2

Potentially: High dose intravenous amphotericin B is usually first med. Eventually may transition to oral antifungal like Posconzole or isavuconazole. May need to aggressively remove infected/ dead tissue. Treatment must begin as soon as the diagnosis is made.

Answer 3

Very risky: Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that commonly affects immunocoromised individuals. It has an extremely high death rate even when treated properly. The risk ranges between 25% and 85% depending on body part involved and underlying health.

Answer 4

If uncontrolled: It can be fatal, as with many different infections. I've personally seen a fatal case when it was left improperly treated.

Answer 5

Mucormycosis: The fatality rate depends on what part of the body is infected, how severe the infection is and if you get rapid & aggressive treatment. Mucormycosis (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 is often fatal.

Answer 6

There can be none: "mucor" is actually several different fungi, and infection is almost restricted to people with impaired immunity, e.g. Immunosuppressive drugs, after transplants (bone marrow, or solid organ) or poorly controlled diabetes. When symptoms occur they reflect the organ involved, e.g. The lung, and coughing up blood is common as the bug invades blood vessels. Facial pain can suggest infected sinuses.

Answer 7

They can be: In immunocompromised people symptoms can start wi sinus infection w nasal congestion & discharge, headache & fever. Sinus may be red & tender. Necrosis of palate, nasal septum & perinasal swelling. If eyes are involved may develop double or blurred vision, proptosis, periorbital edema & paralysis of eye muscles. Infection can spread to lungs, GI tract or brain.

Answer 8

Terminal infection: No - thank god!

Answer 9

NO: I have looked at a number of CDC sites and can not find stats for this under reportable diseases. But this is a RARE disease which occurs in those who are immunodeficient.

Answer 10

Surgery, anti-fungal: Treatment of mucormycosis involves a combination of anti-fungal therapy and surgical removal of involved tissues. It is also important to eliminate predisposing factors for infection, such as high blood sugar or drugs that suppress the immune system. Amphotericin b is the name of the anti-fungal medication that is most often used to treat mucormycosis. Treatment can sometimes last for months.

Answer 11

Mucormycosis: High dose intravenous amphotericin B is usually first med. Eventually may transition to oral antifungal like Posconzole or isavuconazole. May need to aggressively remove infected/ dead tissue. Address underlying conditions that cause patient to be immunocompromised.

Answer 12

Serious disease: Mucormycosis is a serious infection of the sinuses that can spread to the brain. It occurs in people who have a weakened immune system. Usual treatment includes surgery to remove the involved infected areas.

Answer 13

Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis (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. If you have active disease, I would wait until you have shown improvement before venturing out on a vacation.

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