Individuals with a poorly functioning immune system (immunocompromised) may develop orbital cellulitis, which may lead to optic neuritis, proptosis, motility abnormalities, or blindness.
If there are several ringworm lesions, the lesions are extensive, complications such as secondary infection exist, or the patient is immunocompromised, oral antifungal medications can be used.
The original use was against normally fatal or debilitating illness such as adult encephalitis, keratitis, in immunocompromised (transplant) patients, or disseminated herpes zoster.
Invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis are life-threatening infections predominantly affecting cancer and other immunocompromised patients and are associated with high morbidity and mortality.
