Table 1.

Host-related factors (identified/proposed) that increase the susceptibility of patients to Mucormycosis.

Enhanced relevance in the current pandemic	Apparently independent of COVID-19
•Diabetics, especially uncontrolled or with ketosis •Those on mechanical ventilation, especially for 2–3 weeks •High dose steroids or any dose for >2–3 weeks •High cytokines (IL6) •High ferritin •Those with high CT scores (higher disease severity)	•Voriconazole therapy •Use of Deferoxamine or other iron overloading therapy •Immunocompromised (HIV, organ transplantation, etc.) •On immunomodulatory medication (azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, etc.) •Neutropenic individuals (ANC <1500) •Autoimmune disorders