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 Mucormycosis has emerged as a notable infection within the contemporary post-COVID-19 period, significantly impacting morbidity and mortality rates. It is characterized by its affiliation with the zygomycete family and is categorized as an opportunistic fungal infection. This fungal pathogen is capable of inducing diverse forms of infections. Typically, the susceptibility to this infection is influenced by the host's pre-existing health conditions. The fungi responsible for mucormycosis typically exist as benign environmental entities, causing no harm in individuals with intact immune systems. However, these otherwise innocuous organisms can become formidable and challenging opportunistic infections in immunosuppressed patients. Various clinical manifestations of mucormycosis include pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cutaneous, encephalic, and rhinocerebral presentations. The latter must be differentiated from allergic fungal sinusitis, a non-invasive, localized overgrowth observed in ...