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Paranasal Mucormycosis: A Literature Review
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Mucormycosis has wreaked havoc amongst the COVID-19 pandemic, crippling the patients already battling the virus. It is therefore of utmost importance that the facts be separated from the myths in order to tackle this problem from the ischolar_mains. The basis of this current review article to compile all the information regarding the facts about mucormycosis in one place so as to get a better understanding of the disease process and hence work towards reducing patient morbidity and mortality.
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COVID-19, Facts, Mucormycosis, Opprotunistic Infection.
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