Mucor presents with nonseptate hyphae branching at 90° angles and enters the body through the cribriform plate, often affecting immunocompromised individuals (AIDS, DKA, chemotherapy). Manifestations include facial pain, headache, black eschar, invasive fungal sinusitis, and facial abscess. Treatment requires surgical debridement, Amphotericin B, and addressing underlying conditions such as DKA.
Mucor is characterized by nonseptate hyphae branching at 90-degree angles and enters the body via the cribriform plate. It is seen in immunocompromised individuals (AIDS, DKA, chemotherapy) and can cause cranial nerve deficits, headache, black eschar, invasive fungal sinusitis, and and facial abscess. Treatment involves surgical debridement, Amphotericin B, and correcting underlying conditions like DKA.
| Front | Mucor What is seen on histology? How does it enter the body? What are (5) manifestations? What is the treatment? |
|---|---|
| Back | Nonseptate hyphae branching at 90˚ angles Enters brain via cribiform plate Seen in immunocompromised states (AIDS | DKA | Chemotherapy) Manifestations ↓ Cranial nerve deficits (facial pain) Headache Black eschar Invasive fungal sinusitis Facial abscess Treatment ↓ Surgical debridement Amphotericin B Correct underlying condition (DKA) |
Tags: microbiology
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