Nutritional Guidelines for Hospitalized Mucormycosis patients

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an infection that is caused by a fungus named Rhizopus oryzae in immune - compromised patients, post-covid patients or patients who have uncontrolled blood sugar levels. As there were no dietary guidelines on mucormycosis, therefore present study was planned to study fifty mucormycosis positive cases critically and develop dietary guidelines on the basis of their 
biochemical profile, clinical signs & symptoms, medication and ability to have diet during hospitalization. In present study, it was found that patients whose diet intake was upto their nutritional requirements recovered fast in comparison to patients who were not able to have proper meals. As patients had problems of dryness in mouth, acidity, inflammation, high infection, nausea, low hemoglobin level, therefore small frequent liquid / liquid + soft with oral nutritional supplements were given to fulfill their requirements. Complex carbohydrates were given to control hyperglycemia. Iron supplements and multi vitamin were also recommended. Potassium rich food with kesol infusion was decided to increase potassium levels and dietary guidelines were developed after deep observation of patient's biochemical, clinical profile, medication and eating pattern.