Mucormycosis (black fungus) in COVID-19 patients—Will it be another matter of concern in the midst of the COVID-19 flare-up in Bangladesh?

Authors

  • Md Tanvir Rahman Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.
  • Md Golzar Hossain Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.
  • A M M Taufiquer Rahman Naogaon District Hospital, Naogaon-6500, Bangladesh.
  • A K M Moyeenul Huq Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
  • Shahnur Farzana Department of Biochemistry, Community Based Medical College, Mymensingh-2200, Bangladesh.
  • KHM Nazmul Hussain Nazir Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Keywords:

Risk factors; mucormycosis; COVID-19; steroid

Abstract

Many countries of the world have been combating the new variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Black fungus is an opportunistic foe that may cause fatal infection in immunocompromised and steroid-treated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. The COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM) is now a serious concern throughout the world, includ­ing many Asian countries. Therefore, along with early and accurate diagnostic facilities, special care, and prompt, but coordinated approach are recommended to combat the CAM in patients.

J. Adv. Vet. Anim. Res., 8(3): 367-369, September 2021

http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2021.h524

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2021-07-09

How to Cite

Rahman, M. T., Hossain, M. G., Rahman, A. M. M. T., Huq, A. K. M. M., Farzana, S., & Nazir, K. N. H. (2021). Mucormycosis (black fungus) in COVID-19 patients—Will it be another matter of concern in the midst of the COVID-19 flare-up in Bangladesh?. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 8(3), 367–369. Retrieved from https://banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/76371

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2021)

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Editorial

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