Table 6.

Risk Factors for Mucormycosis

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus especially if associated with ketoacidosis
Underlying malignancy receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy
Solid organ transplant
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Treatment with deferoxamine
Iron overload
Corticosteroid therapy
Trauma or burns
Malnutrition
Coronavirus disease 2019

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