Hospital Dentistry Approach to a Patient with Mucormycosis treated with Amphotericin B: Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This study addresses rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis, a serious and opportunistic fungal infection, especially in immunosuppressed patients, such as those with type II diabetes mellitus. The study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and treating this condition, emphasizing collaboration between medical and dental specialties. Through a clinical case, it demonstrates how early and coordinated intervention can minimize the devastating consequences of the infection, underscoring amphotericin B, especially in its liposomal form, as the preferred treatment and the need for surgical debridement. The study reinforces the vigilance and early recognition of mucormycosis symptoms, particularly in patients with risk factors such as uncontrolled diabetes, illustrating the importance of integration between different medical fields in managing complex diseases.
Institutions: Hospital Geral de Fortaleza, Universidade Federal do Ceará
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407694368