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ArticleCureus2024

Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Patient: A Case Report From Georgia.

Luka Katsitadze, Giorgi Javakhishvili, George Burkadze, Sofia Nemsadze, Vakhtang Shiukashvili, George Kandelaki, Tinatin Gabrichidze, Tamar Didbaridze, Lia Janashvili

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Pattern-based clinical recognition of diabetes-associatedFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Luka KatsitadzeMicrobiology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Giorgi JavakhishviliMicrobiology, Ken Walker International University, Tbilisi, GEO.
George BurkadzePathology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Sofia NemsadzeInfectious Diseases, New Hospitals, Tbilisi, GEO.
Vakhtang ShiukashviliMaxillofacial Surgery, New Hospitals, Tbilisi, GEO.
George KandelakiInfectious Diseases, New Hospitals, Tbilisi, GEO.
Tinatin GabrichidzeEpidemiology and Biostatics, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Tamar DidbaridzeClinical Microbiology, The First University Clinic of Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Lia JanashviliInfectious Diseases, International University of Tbilisi, Tbilisi, GEO.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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.

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PMCPMC11401456

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