Table 4 Classification of COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) as possible, probable and proven
From: Simplified screening and referral protocol for sinonasal mucormycosis in post COVID-19 patients
Terminology | Definition |
|---|---|
Possible ROCM | Typical symptoms and signs of ROCM Clinical setting of concurrent or recently treated COVID-19 |
Probable ROCM | Clinical features suggestive of ROCM Supportive diagnostic nasal endoscopy findings and/or Supportive radiological signs on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan |
Proven ROCM | Clinico-radiological features suggestive of ROCM Microbiological confirmation on direct microscopy and/or culture and/ or histopathology with special stains and/or Molecular diagnostics |