Definition:
Zygomycosis is a medical condition characterized by infection that is said to be caused by the fungi of the orders Mucorales and Entomophthorales.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through physical examination, blood tests, and undergoing imaging tests such as CT Scan.
Treatment:
Treatment includes administration of anti-fungal medications and treatments for taking aggressive measures to control the symptoms as they manifests.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms includes fever, nasal congestion, visual disturbance, coughing, hemoptysis, pain in the chest, shortness of breathing, abdominal painyspepsia, vomiting, nausea, and lethargy.
Causes:
It is said to be caused by certain diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hematologic malignancy, use of steroids, metabolic acidosism and prolonged neutropen.
