Black Fungus Infection Is Back: Mumbai, Bangalore Doctors Report Sudden Rise In Cases
Black fungus is usually caused by a group of moulds called micromycetes and often affects the sinuses, lungs, skin, and brain.
Black fungus is usually caused by a group of moulds called micromycetes and often affects the sinuses, lungs, skin, and brain.
Most black fungus infections among COVID-19 patients have been linked to the overuse of steroids (such as dexamethasone) and the use of ventilators in ICUs.
Any negligence in following cleanliness protocols in the hospital can spread various infections to patients, hospital staff and doctors as well. But that possibility can be avoided with this new technology.
When an individual gets infected with the virus, the immune response of the body attacks the virus, which in return weakens the body's immunity, thus making the individual more prone to other diseases.
Mucormycosis is generally seen in people who have a history of diabetes, compromised immunity and various other infections. Doctors advise patients having a recent history of dengue to watch out for black fungus symptoms.
The couple was apprehensive of getting infected with Covid-19 as they developed few symptoms of the disease, police said.
Patients receiving chemotherapy and those with advanced stage cancer are also at risk for mucormycosis or black fungus infection.
Poorly controlled diabetes puts people at a higher risk of certain fungal infections such as black fungus. Read on to know why it is vital to control blood sugar levels to prevent mucormycosis.
Covid-19 has led to a rise in black fungus cases in India. The infection is dangerous, but certain myths are circulating on social media about mucormycosis. Read on to know the facts.
For many patients, especially people with diabetes, recovering from COVID-19, mucormycosis has turned out to be more dangerous than the viral infection.
Black fungus can affect multiples organs of the body including the brain. A Stroke Neurologist explains how mucormycosis infection spreads to the brain and the symptoms associated with it.
Doctors from PGIMER, Chandigarh, share some observations after completion of a study on increasing incidences of black fungus in COVID-19 patients in India.
As the country battles its biggest fight against novel coronavirus, cases of MIS-C Infections among kids are on the rise. Read to know what this infection is and what are the warning signs and symptoms one should look out for.
Black Fungus cases are on rising in India, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the city is facing an acute shortage of vaccines to treat the patients who are suffering from Mucormycosis.
After black, white and yellow fungus, cases of a new fungal infection in patients who have recovered from Covid-19 found in Gujarat.
Reports of black fungus and white fungus infection have been on a rise, and a new study by ICMR has suggested that over half of Covid patients with secondary infection have died.
In a meeting, the Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there are currently 620 cases of Black Fungus in the national capital. The infection is most common among those who are recovering from coronavirus.
Cases of black fungus are on the rise during the second wave of Covid-19. Read on to know if zinc supplements are increasing the risk of mucormycosis.
Black fungus is usually caused by a group of moulds called micromycetes and often affects the sinuses, lungs, skin, and brain.
Most black fungus infections among COVID-19 patients have been linked to the overuse of steroids (such as dexamethasone) and the use of ventilators in ICUs.
Any negligence in following cleanliness protocols in the hospital can spread various infections to patients, hospital staff and doctors as well. But that possibility can be avoided with this new technology.
When an individual gets infected with the virus, the immune response of the body attacks the virus, which in return weakens the body's immunity, thus making the individual more prone to other diseases.
Mucormycosis is generally seen in people who have a history of diabetes, compromised immunity and various other infections. Doctors advise patients having a recent history of dengue to watch out for black fungus symptoms.
The couple was apprehensive of getting infected with Covid-19 as they developed few symptoms of the disease, police said.
Patients receiving chemotherapy and those with advanced stage cancer are also at risk for mucormycosis or black fungus infection.
Poorly controlled diabetes puts people at a higher risk of certain fungal infections such as black fungus. Read on to know why it is vital to control blood sugar levels to prevent mucormycosis.
Covid-19 has led to a rise in black fungus cases in India. The infection is dangerous, but certain myths are circulating on social media about mucormycosis. Read on to know the facts.
For many patients, especially people with diabetes, recovering from COVID-19, mucormycosis has turned out to be more dangerous than the viral infection.
Black fungus can affect multiples organs of the body including the brain. A Stroke Neurologist explains how mucormycosis infection spreads to the brain and the symptoms associated with it.
Doctors from PGIMER, Chandigarh, share some observations after completion of a study on increasing incidences of black fungus in COVID-19 patients in India.
As the country battles its biggest fight against novel coronavirus, cases of MIS-C Infections among kids are on the rise. Read to know what this infection is and what are the warning signs and symptoms one should look out for.
Black Fungus cases are on rising in India, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the city is facing an acute shortage of vaccines to treat the patients who are suffering from Mucormycosis.
After black, white and yellow fungus, cases of a new fungal infection in patients who have recovered from Covid-19 found in Gujarat.
Reports of black fungus and white fungus infection have been on a rise, and a new study by ICMR has suggested that over half of Covid patients with secondary infection have died.
In a meeting, the Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there are currently 620 cases of Black Fungus in the national capital. The infection is most common among those who are recovering from coronavirus.
Cases of black fungus are on the rise during the second wave of Covid-19. Read on to know if zinc supplements are increasing the risk of mucormycosis.
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