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Till when one is at risk for mucor
Some people say it's seen only 2-3 weeks after hospital discharge. Some people say it can happen till two months. Left IV steroids 35 days ago, and oral steroids 20 days ago.
Blood sugar is normal as of now (100/140). No weakness in body. Is there still a risk of contracting mucormycosis?
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Risk is depends on many other factors
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Dr. Manvi Mehta
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Mucor is an opportunistic infection which occurs when blood sugars are deranged either due to diabetes or prolonged steroid intake
Since your blood sugars are normal and you have recovered chance of contacting disease are less
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