COVID-19 associated rhino orbital mucormycosis : Single center experience of 21 cases
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چکیده
Intensifying the burden of second wave COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, invasive mucormycosis started emerging numbers among recovered patients. It was commonly found immunocompromised Prompt initiation antifungals and aggressive surgical debridement contributes immensely for overall prognosis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2012-855X', '2579-2040']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v11i1.5332