Aamir Hussain, Muhammad Arif Maan, Talib Hussain.
Mucor mycosis.
Professional Med J Jan ;10(3):245-7.

Mucor mycosis is an aggressive opportunistic fungal infection with very high mortality. It is usually seen in patients with metabolic 1 derangements and/or Immunosuppression. The genera most commonly responsible for this condition are Mucor or Rhizopus . It usually 4 2 presents with periorbital and facial swelling, headache, fever, visual disturbance, nasal discharge & stuffiness . It can be confused with orbital 2 cellulitis & cavernous sinus thrombosis. A case of mucor mycosis is presented which was confused with orbital cellulitis initially.

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