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Infection risk after covid steroids

2021-06-02 22:49:55
How many weeks after steroid use is one at risk of developing mucormycosis/secondary infection and should take extra precautions?
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There are no detailed studies on mucormycosis with corona, and secondary opportunistic infections.

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