Mucormycosis

Definition:

The class Zygomycetes is divided into two orders, Mucorales and Entomophthorales. These two orders produce dramatically different infections. Genera from the order Mucorales cause an angioinvasive infection called mucormycosis. Infection sites include the lungs, rhinocerebral spaces, sinuses, soft tissue, skin, gastrointestinal tract and bloodstream. Genera from the order Entomophthorales produce a chronic subcutaneous infection called entomophthoramycosis in immunocompetent patients.

References:

[1]. Leonel Mendoza, et al. Human Fungal Pathogens of Mucorales and Entomophthorales. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med. 2014 Nov 6;5(4):a019562. [Content Brief]

[2]. R M Prabhu, et al. Mucormycosis and entomophthoramycosis: a review of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2004 Mar;10 Suppl 1:31-47. [Content Brief]

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