Patrick Leon de Godoy Macedo , Mariane Taborda , Vítor Falcão de Oliveira , Adriana Satie Gonçalves Kono Magri , Lígia Lins Frutuoso , Gideane Mendes de Oliveira , Sinaida T. Martins , Daniel Wagner de Castro Lima Santos , Fabianne Altruda de Moraes Costa Carlesse , Francelise Bridi Cavassin , Kelsen Dantas Eulálio , Marcia Lazera Andréa , Andréa d’Avila Freitas , José Ernesto Vidal , Dayvison Francis Saraiva Freitas , Marcia Garnica , Terezinha do Menino Jesus Silva Leitão , Rosely Maria Zancopé-Oliveira , Marcia de Souza Carvalho Melhem , Flavio Queiroz Telles , Marcello Mihailenko Chaves Magri
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Brazilian task force for the management of mucormycosis
Background
Mucormycosis is a rare but life‑threatening fungal infection that has shown an increased incidence in Brazil, especially during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Objective
To provide an evidence‑based, context‑specific guideline for the diagnosis and management of mucormycosis within the Brazilian healthcare system. Clinical features: Rhino‑orbito‑cerebral disease predominates, followed by pulmonary, cutaneous, gastrointestinal and disseminated forms; delayed recognition dramatically increases mortality.
Epidemiology
The global incidence of mucormycosis is increasing, particularly among patients with diabetes mellitus, hematologic malignancies, transplantation, and corticosteroid exposure. The most frequently isolated species is Rhizopus arrhizus, and regional variations in species distribution may be present. In Brazil, comprehensive epidemiological data remain scarce.
Treatment
Early, aggressive surgical debridement plus induction with liposomal amphotericin B (5–10 mg/kg/day) followed by isavuconazole or posaconazole is recommended; strict control of hyperglycemia and immunosuppression is essential.
Conclusion
Standardized national guidance, improved rapid diagnostics, systematic surveillance and equitable drug availability are critical to reduce Brazil’s mucormycosis burden.
期刊介绍:
The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases (SBI). It aims to publish relevant articles in the broadest sense on all aspects of microbiology, infectious diseases and immune response to infectious agents.
The BJID is a bimonthly publication and one of the most influential journals in its field in Brazil and Latin America with a high impact factor, since its inception it has garnered a growing share of the publishing market.