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A Multifactorial Implications of Audiological Findings in Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Rhinocerebral mucormycosis, also called zygomycosis, is an uncommon disease triggered by filamentous fungi that affect the nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, middle ear, and brain. It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, such as those with diabetes and those with COVID-19. The prevalence of this disease in the US is estimated to be 1.7 cases per one million population to 140 per one million in India. This case report is of a 63-year-old male with a complaint of reduced hearing in his right ear for 2 months and was a known case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. This study aims to examine the audiological characteristics and pathophysiology of rhinocerebral mucormycosis, emphasizing the significance of audiological assessment in its diagnosis and management.

Source: Indian Journal of Otology

DOI: 10.4103/indianjotol.indianjotol_57_25

Authors: Meghna Anand, Melin Babu, Fathimath Sanaal, Sayed Alfia, Preetie Shetty Akkunje, Mayur Bhat

Institutions: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414542134

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