Gastrointestinal mucormycosis: A success story and appraisal of concepts

• Main Authors: Prabudh Goel (Author), Vishesh Jain (Author), Mamta Sengar (Author), Anup Mohta (Author), Prasenjit Das (Author), Pankaj Bansal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Mucormycosis is an opportunistic, life-threatening fungal infection caused by fungi of the class Zygomycetes. The disease has traditionally been reported in immunocompromised patients, premature infants, diabetics, transplant recipients, prolonged use of corticosteroids or in condition asso...