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What is Black Fungus Disease?

 It is a rare infection from fungus, called mucormycosis or black fungus, is infecting patients of Covid–19[i]. On May 9, 2021 ICMR and union health ministry issued advisory for screening and management of black fungus. 

Mold growth with spores
 

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Black fungus is mold which is present in soil, plants and other decayed organic substances (fruits/vegetables). Dr. Akshay Nair, Mumbai based eye surgeon believes that this mold is also present in human nose to some extent. 

Black fungus is found on decayed fruits & vegetables

Symptoms:
1.     Headache

2.     Nasal congestion,

3.     Facial pain,

4.     Loss of vision,

5.     Pain In eyes,

6.     Swelling in cheeks,

7.     Chest pain

8.     Black crust in nose.



What happens to lungs:

1.     Infection pervades in lungs all over causes cell death thereby reddish or black color appearance of lungs.

2.     Breathing difficulty.

Complications from fungus:

Affects eyes, nose and brain, if left untreated it can cause surgical removal of eyes, nose; surgical removal of jaw bone to prevent fungus from spreading, and can lead to death.

Who can catch this fungus:


1.     People who have reduced immunity

2.     Patients who all suffering from covid-19 disease

3.     Diabetic patients can catch it &

4.     Patients of AIDS/HIV.

Mortality rate:

Those who get affected from this fungus can lose their lives if correct treatment is not done as the mortality rate is 54% from this fungus.

Treatment includes:


1.     Anti-fungal injection that is to administer in veins for long period (can be for 1-2 months).

2.     Monitoring sugar level in diabetic patients.

3.     Use of steroids to manage immune functions (completely decided by doctors).

How to prevent from this fungus:


1.     Keep your surrounding clean

2.     Prevent things from decaying / discard decayed products

3.     Work on your health / stay healthy

4.     Keep blood sugar level in control

5.     Use sterile clean humidifiers for covid-19 patients.

6.     Use masks & prevent covid-19 thereby prevent yourself from weakening of immune system which is host for black fungus.

 


[i] ICMR Indian council of Medical Reseqrch

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