Infection Risks from Mucormycetes and Resources to Protect Patients, Workers and Building Occupants in Puerto Rico

Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, but there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter., , , , Mucormycosis is frequently a life-threatening infection and is treated with prescription antifungal medicine according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency also sta...

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