What are the treatments for mucormycosis?
MedExpert Nov 4th, 2007 Treatment is usually begun without waiting for laboratory reports because of the rapid spread and high mortality rate of the disease. Therapy includes intravenous amphotericin B (Fungizone); surgical removal of infected tissue; and careful monitoring of the disorder or condition that is responsible for the patient’s vulnerability. Most patients who survive require a 4–6-week course of treatment. Follow-up care includes educating patients about the signs of recurrent mucormycosis—particularly facial swelling and a black discharge from the nose—and telling them to see a doctor at once if they notice these symptoms. Patients who survive rhinocerebral mucormycosis are often left with severe facial disfigurement and usually require plastic surgery to restore their appearance. Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.”; Like • Report No comments. Post one | Permalink Comments Add a comment…
