Highlights•The innate immune system controls mucormycete spores by inhibiting spore
germination.•There is limited evidence for adaptive immunity in combating …

Introduction: Fungal infection burden related to Mucorales has been on the rise with
significant associated morbidity and mortality. The major obstacle in the management has …

Mucormycosis (MCR) is an emerging and frequently lethal fungal infection caused by the
Mucorales family, with Rhizopus, Mucor, and Lichtheimia, accounting for> 90% of all cases …

Definition Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection due to organisms of the
Zygomycetes class and the order of Mucorales that can cause various types of infections. In …

Introduction Mucormycosis (MCR) is caused by filamentous molds within the Class
Zygomycetes and Order Mucorales. Infections can result from inhalation of spores into the …

Fungal infections caused by members of the Mucorales order are rapidly progressing and
fatal. The importance of mucormycosis has grown in recent years as the number of patients …

The emergence of Mucorales infections is an urgent global public health threat rapidly
disseminating during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Invasive mucormycosis carries …

Mucormycosis is an emerging life-threatening fungal infection caused by Mucorales. This
infection occurs mainly in immunocompromised patients, especially with hematological …

Despite the recent introduction of mold-active agents (posaconazole and isavuconazole), in
addition to amphotericin B products, to our armamentarium against mucormycosis, many …

This special issue, inclusive of 12 papers, discusses recent advances in the medical
management of mucormycosis. Advancements in knowledge relevant to Mucorales …