Saksenaea
Effects on Human Health:
  • Severe Ear Infections
  • Skin Infections
  • Severe Allergic Complications
  • Bone Infections
Symptoms Include:
  • Swelling Around the Eyes
  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Erosive Lesions Around the Face
  • Death
Method of Transmission:
  • Airborne
  • Contact

Clinical Information
  • 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.
  • Particularly susceptible to zygomycosis are the undernourished, people with acidosis, diabetes, and people on: corticosteroids, antibiotics or antileukemic drugs.