A BRIEF REVIEW ON MUCORMYCOSIS: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an invasive fungal infection caused by a group of moulds or spores and specially effects the patients with low ability to fight against diseases. It is not contagious; it can be diagnosed with Computed tomography scan and new advancement in molecular tools are being developed. In this review mucormycosis pathology, diagnosis and its treatment with various antifungal drugs are discussed in brief.