Entomophthoromycosis: A systematic analysis of 405 cases.

Entomophthoromycosis exhibits distinct epidemiological patterns, clinical forms, and a 10.93% overall mortality rate across 405 global cases from 2000 to 2023.

• Why it matters: Understanding these patterns is crucial because the disease mimics malignancies and inflammatory conditions, leading to diagnostic delays and increased morbidity and mortality.
• What they did: A systematic review analyzed 405 cases, focusing on epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatments, with data from multiple databases over 23 years.
• The result: Findings highlight geographic and clinical differences between Basidiobolomycosis and Conidiobolomycosis, emphasizing the need for high clinical suspicion and early intervention to improve outcomes.