- Zygomycosis may spread into tissues surrounding the eye causing severe skull
infections and swelling. Thrombosis and necrosis of blood vessels leads to death in
2-10 days after onset.
- Keratomycosis of the cornea may lead to blindness.
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Particularly susceptible to zygomycosis are the undernourished, people with acidosis,
diabetes, and people on: corticosteroids, antibiotics or antileukemic drugs.
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Mucor causes severe ear infections, especially amoungst children.
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Ear infections in children can be extremely destructive. Even loss of hearing may result.
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Mucor needs a constant water source to live and reproduce.
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