Exploring Dentistsâ Awareness and Approaches to Mucormycosis: A Post-COVID Orofacial Complication in the Context of Communicable Diseases

Kumar, Mukesh and Murugaiyan, Uma and Jha, Abhinav and Singh, Abhishek and Sendilkumar, Balasundaram and Venkatesh, M. and Arjun, B. and Kumari, Namrata (2025) Exploring Dentistsâ Awareness and Approaches to Mucormycosis: A Post-COVID Orofacial Complication in the Context of Communicable Diseases. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 57 (1). 109 - 114. ISSN 00195138

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Abstract

Iintroduction: COVID-19 has increased opportunistic infections like mucormycosis, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Dentists play a key role in early detection and management of post-COVID oral complications, yet their awareness of mucormycosis remains underexplored. Objective: This study assesses dentists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding mucormycosis as a post-COVID orofacial complication. Methods: A cross-sectional study analyzed dentists’ demographics, awareness, and clinical practices on post-COVID mucormycosis. Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Results: Among participants, 81.6% had a fair understanding of post-COVID fungal infections, and 99.2% correctly identified mucormycosis. However, only 77.6% knew its diagnostic criteria. While 87% recognized mucormycosis as a complication, 72.8% identified rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis as the most common type. Additionally, 73% were aware of treatment protocols, but only 17.8% had screened patients in the past year. Conclusion: Although dentists show strong awareness, gaps exist in clinical preparedness and diagnostic accuracy. Targeted training can enhance early detection, intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration for better patient outcomes. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Cited by: 0; All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
Subjects: Dentistry > Oral Surgery
Divisions: Dentistry > Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem > Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Date Deposited: 25 Nov 2025 11:41
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2025 11:41
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/539

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