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 Mucormycosis, a severe fungal infection, is primarily caused by fungi within the order Mucorales. The most common transmission mode is inhaling sporangiospores, although infection can also occur through ingesting contaminated food or traumatic inoculation. The fungi belonging to Mucorales are widespread and are characterized by broad, aseptate, or sparsely septate ribbon-like hyphae. Among the various species within Mucorales, Rhizopus arrhizus stands out as the predominant agent responsible for mucormycosis globally. Other notable culprits include Lichtheimia, Apophysomyces, Rhizomucor, Mucor, and Cunninghamella species. This fungal infection is particularly notorious for its association with angio-invasion, contributing to its high mortality rate. Mucormycosis poses a significant threat to individuals with specific health conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hematological malignancies, recipients of solid organ transplants, and those undergoing corticosteroid therapy. The in...

 Mucormycosis is caused by the fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. Humans acquire the infection predominantly by inhalation of sporangiospores, occasionally by ingestion of contaminated food or traumatic inoculation. The fungi under Mucorales are ubiquitous and morphologically appear as broad, aseptate, or sparsely septate ribbon-like hyphae. Rhizopus arrhizus is the most common agent causing mucormycosis across the globe, followed by Lichtheimia, Apophysomyces, Rhizomucor, Mucor, and Cunninghamella species. Mucormycosis is associated with angio-invasion and high mortality. The infection is increasingly reported in patients with diabetes mellitus, hematological malignancy, solid organ transplants, and corticosteroid therapy. ·        Mucormycosis is associated with a high risk of mortality in 54% to 71% of patients, with mortality depending on body site infected, fungus type, and the patient’s overall condition ·      ...

Mucormycosis is caused by the fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. Humans acquire the infection predominantly by inhalation of sporangiospores, occasionally by ingestion of contaminated food or traumatic inoculation. The fungi under Mucorales are ubiquitous and morphologically appear as broad, aseptate, or sparsely septate ribbon-like hyphae. Rhizopus arrhizus is the most common agent causing mucormycosis across the globe, followed by Lichtheimia, Apophysomyces, Rhizomucor, Mucor, and Cunninghamella species. Mucormycosis is associated with angio-invasion and high mortality. The infection is increasingly reported in patients with diabetes mellitus, hematological malignancy, solid organ transplants, and corticosteroid therapy. ·        Mucormycosis is associated with a high risk of mortality in 54% to 71% of patients, with mortality depending on body site infected, fungus type, and the patient’s overall condition ·        COVI...