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(B46.4) Disseminated mucormycosis
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1 727 in individuals diagnosis disseminated mucormycosis confirmed
2 784 deaths with diagnosis disseminated mucormycosis
161% mortality rate associated with the disease disseminated mucormycosis
Diagnosis disseminated mucormycosis is diagnosed Men are 28.20% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis disseminated mucormycosis
2 068 (186.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis disseminated mucormycosis
716 (115.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease disseminated mucormycosis - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19, 35-39, 50-59
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-34, 40-49, 60-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-64, 70-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 65-69
Disease Features disseminated mucormycosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Disseminated mucormycosis - what does this mean
Disseminated mucormycosis is a rare but serious fungal infection that typically occurs in people with weakened immune systems. it is caused by the inhalation of fungal spores from the environment, which then spread throughout the body and can cause organ damage. people with diabetes, cancer, or hiv are at particular risk of this infection.
What happens during the disease - disseminated mucormycosis
Disseminated mucormycosis is an infection caused by a type of fungus known as a mucormycete. it most commonly occurs in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with diabetes, cancer, or hiv/aids, and can spread through the bloodstream to other organs and tissues in the body. the infection is thought to start when the fungus enters the body through inhalation or skin contact and then colonizes in the lungs or other areas. it can then spread to other organs and tissues, where it can cause tissue necrosis, inflammation, and tissue damage.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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38 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Disseminated mucormycosis - Prevention
Disseminated mucormycosis can be prevented by avoiding contact with soil, dust, and organic material contaminated with the fungus, wearing protective masks in areas of high risk, and taking antifungal medications as prescribed by a doctor.