Cutaneous (skin) mucormycosis occurs after the fungi enter the body through a break in the skin. This type of infection might occur after a burn, scrape, cut, surgery, or other types of skin trauma. This is the most common form of mucormycosis among people who do not have weakened immune systems.

What is the reason for mucormycosis?

Mucormycosis is caused by a group of related molds from the order Mucorales. An “order” is a scientific term for classifying similar organisms. These infections are usually acquired when spores from the molds are breathed in (inhaled) or, less commonly, enter the body through a cut in the skin.

Why do you get mucormycosis after Covid?

During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, an unprecedented surge in cases of mucormycosis was observed: immune dysregulation caused by the SARS-CoV-2 and the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids—particularly in patients with poorly controlled diabetes with ketoacidosis—is likely to have ...