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Mucormycosis may be prevented by avoiding the conditions leading to its development. If we reduce the risk factors, the chance of getting the disease is decreased significantly. | Mucormycosis may be prevented by avoiding the conditions leading to its development. If we reduce the risk factors, the chance of getting the disease is decreased significantly. | ||
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==Primary Prevention== for Mucormycosis== <ref name="urlMucormycosis Prevention - Epocrates Online">{{cite web |url=https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/92144/Mucormycosis/Prevention |title=Mucormycosis Prevention - Epocrates Online |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
Some preventive strategies, may help in decreasing the risk of infection with causative organisms of mucormycosis, such as: | Some preventive strategies, may help in decreasing the risk of infection with causative organisms of mucormycosis, such as: | ||
* Balanced use of immunosuppressants like corticosteroids. | * Balanced use of immunosuppressants like corticosteroids. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
Overview
Mucormycosis may be prevented by avoiding the conditions leading to its development. If we reduce the risk factors, the chance of getting the disease is decreased significantly.
==Primary Prevention== for Mucormycosis== [1] Some preventive strategies, may help in decreasing the risk of infection with causative organisms of mucormycosis, such as:
- Balanced use of immunosuppressants like corticosteroids.
- Adequate control of blood glucose levels in diabetes.
- Using rooms equipped with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration and using masks for patients with severe immunosuppression.
- Treating the underlying chronic disorder leading to debilitation of the patient.
- Using sterilized and decontaminated wound dressings in high risk patients.