%0 Case Reports
%T Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds co-infection in a severe case of SARS-CoV-2 disease.
%A Hristova R
%A Vlahova A
%A Christova M
%A Stamatov K
%A Stanimirov P
%J J Infect Dev Ctries
%V 17
%N 9
%D 2023 09 30
%M 37824356
%F 2.552
%R 10.3855/jidc.17647
%X Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis has been reported as a sequela after coronavirus disease in immunocompromised patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Most cases have been identified in India, with only 19 reported elsewhere.<BR>We herein report the results of clinical, imaging, microbiological, and histopathological studies in an immunocompetent 67-year-old male with rhino-orbital infection by Finegoldia magna and Mucorales molds following severe SARS-CoV-2 disease associated with new-onset decompensated diabetes mellitus.<BR>Microbiological and histological studies confirmed the presence of both Mucorales molds and Finegoldia magna, which was successfully treated with antibiotics and a specific anti-fungal agent (Posaconazole).<BR>Careful multidisciplinary follow-up of patients treated for severe SARS-CoV-2 disease is necessary for the timely diagnosis of complications such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and opportunistic infections.