Mucormycosis primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]

Overview

Mucormycosis may be prevented by avoiding the conditions leading to its development. If we reduce the risk factors, the chance of getting the disease is decreased significantly. ==Primary Prevention== for Mucormycosis==[1] Some preventive strategies, may help in decreasing the risk of infection with causative organisms of mucormycosis, such as:

  • Balanced use of immunosuppressants like corticosteroids.
  • Adequate control of blood glucose levels in diabetes.
  • Using rooms equipped with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration and using masks for patients with severe immunosuppression.
  • Treating the underlying chronic disorder leading to debilitation of the patient.
  • Using sterilized and decontaminated wound dressings in high risk patients.

References

  1. "Mucormycosis Prevention - Epocrates Online".

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