Surge of COVID-19 Related Corticosteroid Prescriptions Raise Profile of Mucormycosis Market, Says Fairfield Market Research Mucormycosis is a rare and potentially fatal fungal disease that has burst into the limelight recently. The infection is caused by a group of fungi known as mucormycetes and has a high fatality rate. As per U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention data, the disease targets the brain, sinuses, and lungs, and is particularly problematic for immune-compromised patients afflicted with HIV, cancer, or diabetes. Mucormycosis can even progress to disfigurement of the eyes, nose, or face, permanent blindness, or invasive brain infection, making it imperative to tackle in the earliest stages of detection. For More Insights into the Market, Get Sample Copy of this Report: https://www.fairfieldmarketresearch.com/report/mucormycosis-market/ Lethal Combination of COVID-19 and Steroid Abuse Allows Mucormycosis to Run Rampant in India The second wave of COVID-19 in India has led to an uptick of mucormycosis cases in the subcontinent. It is likely that mucormycosis is affecting patients due to the excess prescription of immunosuppressant and corticosteroid drugs. Diabetics who contract COVID-19 or those receiving concentrated, humidified oxygen for extended durations are at great risk. For e.g. – Sion hospital in Mumbai has reported a four-fold increase in mucormycosis cases in March 2021, compared to the same period last year. In 2021, India alone accounts for approx. half of global mucormycosis cases. A prominent restraint to overcome in the APAC mucormycosis market is an overall lack of market access. In an Indian study, a quarter of patients were discharged from hospitals before any treatment as they could not afford the medical costs or the medical prognosis was incorrect. Government Encouragement to Anti-infective Drug Industry Allows Europe to Lead Mucormycosis Market The pervasiveness of diabetes mellitus has slowly risen in Europe and is now approaching double digits. Furthermore, government initiatives to boost the anti-infective drugs industry is projected to benefit the mucormycosis market in the region. The European Confederation of Medical Mycology (ECCM) is spearheading efforts by drafting global guidelines for the diagnosis and management of mucormycosis. In Order to place the Purchase Query Click Here: sales@fairfieldmarketresearch.com