Multicenter Epidemiologic Study of Coronavirus Disease–Associated Mucormycosis, India – Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus was the most common underlying disease; improper glucocorticoid use was independently associated with the disease.
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New study from India on mucormycosis
– COVID-19 has led to increases in mucormycosis, partly from inappropriate steroid use
– Uncontrolled diabetes was the most common underlying disease
Better diabetes care & rational steroid use are key!https://t.co/Wv8kCyTDtK pic.twitter.com/KK78BKg2Xf
— Madhu Pai, MD, PhD (@paimadhu) June 7, 2021