Mucormycosis Attributed Mortality: A Seven-year Review of Surgical and Medical Management
Abstract
Historically, mucormycosis infections have been associated with high mortality. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence, associated mortality, and management strategies of mucormycosis in a major burn center. A retrospective review was performed via obtaining all patients with mucormycosis admitted from January 2003 to November 2009 at our adult burn center was performed obtaining demographic data relevant to fungal burn wound infections or colonization. Aggressive surgical intervention should be undertaken for invasive mucormycosis; additionally, implementation of standardized protocols for patients with large soft tissue injuries may mitigate mucormycosis superimposition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA615091
Entities
People
- Christopher E. White
- Clinton K. Murray
- Evan M. Renz
- John D. Ritchie
- Leopoldo C. Cancio
- Mark O. Hardin
- Thomas A. Mitchell
Organizations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research