infections
Mucormycosis
Diagnosis of Mucormycosis
Culture and examination of samples of infected tissue Because symptoms of mucormycosis can resemble those of other infections, a doctor may not be able to diagnose it immediately. To diagnose mucormycosis, a doctor takes samples of infected tissue and sends them to a laboratory to be grown (cultured) and examined under a microscope. The diagnosis is made when the fungus is identified in the samples. However, sometimes these tests do not detect the fungus. Doctors may do computed tomography (CT) or x-rays to check for damage to facial structures. Blood tests may be done to gather information about the DNA of the fungus, which helps doctors identify it. Without early diagnosis and treatment, mucormycosis can badly damage the face, and people may become disfigured by the surgery required to treat it. 