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.