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ArticleEndocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets2026

A Comparative Analysis of COVID-19-Associated and Non-COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis

Süheyla Kömür, Aslıhan Candevira, Ayşe Seza İnala, Ferit Kuşcua, Behice Kurtarana, Funda Memişoğlub, İlkay Karaoğlanc, Yeşim Taşovaa

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Süheyla KömürDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Aslıhan CandeviraDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Ayşe Seza İnalaDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Ferit KuşcuaDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Behice KurtaranaDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Funda MemişoğlubDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey
İlkay KaraoğlancDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
Yeşim TaşovaaDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey

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Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19-associated Mucormycosis (CAM) has emerged as a significant complication during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a lack of comprehensive comparative studies with non-COVID-associated mucormycosis (NCM).

objectiveThis study aims to compare the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of CAM and NCM to enhance the understanding and management of these infections, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodA retrospective multicenter study was conducted at Cukurova University, Malatya İnönü University, and Gaziantep University. We analyzed and compared cases of CAM and NCM diagnosed between January 2018 and February 2022. Data were collected from the infectious diseases and clinical microbiology departments, including demographic details, underlying conditions, treatment regimens, and outcomes.

resultsA total of 38 cases were analyzed, with 21 cases of COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM) and 17 cases of non-COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (NCM). The key findings of the study were as follows: CAM was strongly associated with corticosteroid use (p<0.001) and diabetes (p=0.001), while NCM cases were more frequently linked to malignancy and neutropenia (p<0.05). Clinically, CAM cases had a higher incidence of cavernous sinus involvement and bone destruction (p=0.003) compared to NCM cases. However, there was no significant difference in overall survival between the CAM and NCM groups (p=0.201).

conclusionThe study highlights the critical role of corticosteroid use and diabetes as prominent risk factors for CAM. Timely diagnosis and intervention are essential to prevent severe complications, such as cavernous sinus involvement and bone destruction. These findings emphasize the need for tailored management strategies for CAM in the context of COVID-19, with particular attention to these risk factors.

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COVID-19MucormycosisAdrenal Cortex HormonesAdultAgedAntifungal AgentsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSARS-CoV-2TurkeyAdrenal Cortex HormonesAntifungal Agentsbone destructionCorticosteroidCOVID-19diabetes mellitusmucormycosisrisk factor.

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