A rare disease usually contracted by inhalation or ingestion of fungus by susceptible people. The fungus is usually Rhizopus, Mucor, or Absidia.
Most people have a natural resistance to fungus.
The specific disease that affects the head and face usually causes sinus infections, especially in people with diabetes mellitus . Without aggressive treatment, the outcome is usually fatal. Mucormycosis Please read this Important notice . Please read it.