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Invasive tracheal mucormycosis complicated by myiasis following tracheostomy in a diabetic patient: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Invasive tracheal mucormycosis is a rare but fatal opportunistic infection, particularly common in immunocompromised patients. This case report describes a 23-year-old female diabetic patient who developed invasive tracheal mucormycosis following a tracheostomy. The mucormycosis infection was brought under control after antifungal therapy and surgical debridement; however, due to multiple contributing factors, the patient subsequently developed myiasis. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, aggressive treatment, and proper tracheostomy management in preventing severe complications.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100707

Authors: Yuanjiang Zheng, Li Yang, Jianglin Yu, Shanyu Wang, Xianwei Ye

Institutions: Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650