Katsitadze Luka, Javakhishvili Giorgi, Burkadze George, Nemsadze Sofia, Shiukashvili Vakhtang, Kandelaki George, Gabrichidze Tinatin, Didbaridze Tamar, Janashvili Lia
Microbiology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Microbiology, Ken Walker International University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 14;16(9):e69399. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69399. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive fungal infection that typically affects immunocompromised patients and diabetics. These fungi are found in soil and vegetation and can be easily inhaled by humans in day-to-day life; however, infection is rare unless specific risk factors are present. This case report presents a typical case of a 39-year-old male with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus. Initially presenting with a toothache in the upper molars, the infection quickly progressed to sinusitis, necrosis, and multiorgan failure. Based on our experience, prompt recognition of mucormycosis in risk-group patients is essential for improving future outcomes.
毛霉菌病是一种快速进展的真菌感染,通常影响免疫功能低下的患者和糖尿病患者。这些真菌存在于土壤和植被中,在日常生活中很容易被人类吸入;然而,除非存在特定的危险因素,否则感染很少见。本病例报告介绍了一名典型的39岁1型糖尿病控制不佳的男性患者。最初表现为上颌磨牙牙痛,感染迅速发展为鼻窦炎、坏死和多器官功能衰竭。根据我们的经验,对高危组患者及时识别毛霉菌病对于改善未来预后至关重要。