G Karthigadevi Karthigadevi

Dr. G Karthigadevi Karthigadevi


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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Yasasve MadhavanYasasve Madhavan
Yasasve Madhavan
KSKadambari Vijay Sai
Kadambari Vijay Sai
DSDilip Kumar Shanmugam
Dilip Kumar Shanmugam
Aashabharathi ManimaranAashabharathi Manimaran
Aashabharathi Manimaran
GKG Karthigadevi Karthigadevi
G Karthigadevi Karthigadevi
Saravanan MuthupandianSaravanan Muthupandian
Saravanan Muthupandian
Mucormycosis has become increasingly associated with COVID-19, leading to the use of the term “COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM)”. Treatment of CAM is challenging due to factors such as resistance to many antifungals and underlying co-morbidities. India is particularly at risk for this disease due to the large number of patients with COVID-19 carrying comorbidities that predispose them to the development of mucormycosis. Additionally, mucormycosis treatment is complicated due to the atypical symptoms and delayed presentation after the resolution of COVID-19. Since this disease is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, early identification and diagnosis are desirable to initiate a suitable combination of therapies and control the disease. At present, the first-line treatment involves Amphotericin B and surgical debridement. To overcome limitations associated with surgery (invasive, multiple procedures required) and amphotericin B (toxicity, extended duration and limited clinical success), additional therapies can be utilized as adjuncts or alternatives to reduce treatment duration and improve prognosis. This review discusses the challenges associated with treating CAM and the critical aspects for controlling this invasive fungal infection—early diagnosis and initiation of therapy, reversal of risk factors, and adoption of a multipronged treatment strategy. It also details the various therapeutic options (in vitro, in vivo and human case reports) that have been used for the treatment of CAM.