IS MUCORMYCOSIS A LIFE THREATENING FATAL DISEASE?

Background: The Covid-19 disease which has lead to panic in many countries including India, and now there is emergence of third wave in many parts of the world. As there are no proper treatment options and remedies for this deadly disease, it is leading to secondary infection among the patients who are Immuno-compromised called Mucormycosis also known as Black fungus disease. Thus it is very much important for the frontline workers to have the knowledge regarding this deadful disease. The objective of the study is to assess knowledge of dental students regarding mucormycosis.

Material and Method: Among 250 dental students a cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in Khammam, Telangana. The sample consists of 79 (3rd years), 78 (4th years), 63 (interns), 30 (Postgraduates). They were asked to fill a questionnaire which was sent to them through google link which consists of 20 questions related to knowledge about mucormycosis.

Result and Conclusion: Majority of dental students were aware of this deadly disease mucormycosis. Almost more than 50% of study sample have knowledge regarding mucormycosis. Post graduate students have more knowledge and awareness regarding mucormycosis when compared with 3rd years, 4th years and interns.