Webinar

The AOI Puducherry Chapter conducted a webinar on 27th June 2021, focusing on COVID-Associated Mucormycosis, a severe fungal infection that emerged as a significant complication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The session was delivered by the eminent Padmashri Prof. Mohan Kameswaran, Managing Director and Senior Consultant of Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF), Chennai Prof. Kameswaran, a renowned figure in otorhinolaryngology, brought his wealth of experience to highlight the challenges posed by mucormycosis in post-COVID patients. Key points such as the link between COVID-19, immunosuppression, and the opportunistic fungal infection, the role of uncontrolled diabetes and steroid use in exacerbating the condition, the significance of judicious steroid use in COVID-19 management and the need for heightened awareness and early intervention to prevent fatalities were discussed. The attendees included ENT specialists, head and neck surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. It was a valuable learning for managing similar challenges in the future. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, participants’ queries were addressed. View Invitation Gallery