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ArticleMedical mycology case reports2025

Invasive tracheal mucormycosis complicated by myiasis following tracheostomy in a diabetic patient: A case report.

Yuanjiang Zheng, Li Yang, Jianglin Yu, Shanyu Wang, Xianwei Ye

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5 authors.

Yuanjiang ZhengFirst Clinical Medical College of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563000, China.
Li YangFirst Clinical Medical College of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563000, China.
Jianglin YuFirst Clinical Medical College of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563000, China.
Shanyu WangFirst Clinical Medical College of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563000, China.
Xianwei YeRespiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, 550002, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Invasive tracheal mucormycosis is a rare but fatal opportunistic infection, particularly common in immunocompromised patients. This case report describes a 23-year-old female diabetic patient who developed invasive tracheal mucormycosis following a tracheostomy. The mucormycosis infection was brought under control after antifungal therapy and surgical debridement; however, due to multiple contributing factors, the patient subsequently developed myiasis. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, aggressive treatment, and proper tracheostomy management in preventing severe complications.

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Diabetes mellitusInvasive tracheal mucormycosisMyiasisTracheostomy

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PMID40491812
PMCPMC12147896

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