‘Stop irrational steroid use in Covid treatment’: Govt on mucormycosis
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Stop irrational steroid use in Covid treatment’: Govt on mucormycosis

Hindustan Times  

The health ministry on Saturday during its daily coronavirus disease press briefing highlighted that cases of mucormycosis can be prevented if the irrational use of steroids is stopped. Paul also highlighted that steroids help in avoiding complications that arise due to Covid-19 and it is a ‘wonder drug’ but inappropriate doses invite the risk of mucormycosis in people. Lav Agarwal, joint secretary of the health ministry, also said that the government has asked five firms to ramp up production of Amphotericin-B, a drug necessary for the treatment of Covid-19. The immune system can generally ward off the fungus but irrational usage of steroids during Covid-19 treatment, uncontrolled blood sugar put immunocompromised people at a higher risk of contracting the disease.

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Govt Issues Revised Covid Guidelines on Use of Drugs, Masks for Children
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt Issues Revised Covid Guidelines on Use of Drugs, Masks for Children

News 18  

Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid infection, and if steroids are used, they should be tapered over 10 to 14 days, subject to clinical improvement, the government said on Thursday. In the ‘Revised Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents ’, …

Mucormycosis Kills 303 in Karnataka Who Had Fully Recovered from Covid-19, 34% Deaths in Bengaluru
3 years, 5 months ago

Mucormycosis Kills 303 in Karnataka Who Had Fully Recovered from Covid-19, 34% Deaths in Bengaluru

News 18  

Over three hundred people, who had fully recovered from Covid-19 infection, have succumbed to mucormycosis in Karnataka. The report quoted sources, who said that the deaths reported between May and early June was due to an acute shortage of anti-fungal medicine, Liposomal Amphotericin B drug. Meanwhile, for the first time in many weeks, new Covid cases dipped below 2,000 in …

After Black Fungus, 'Bone Death' Reported in 3 Mumbai Patients, Doctors Fear More Cases
3 years, 5 months ago

After Black Fungus, 'Bone Death' Reported in 3 Mumbai Patients, Doctors Fear More Cases

News 18  

Three confirmed cases of avascular necrosis or death of bone tissues after Covid-19 have been scientifically reported from Mumbai. AVN could be the next debilitating condition among post-Covid patients after the outbreak of mucormycosis or black fungus two months back. According to a report in Times of India, Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, treated the three young patients who developed necrosis two …

While battling its COVID-19 crisis, India struggles with a ‘Black Fungus’ epidemic
3 years, 6 months ago

While battling its COVID-19 crisis, India struggles with a ‘Black Fungus’ epidemic

Firstpost  

PM Modi described the fungal disease as a new “challenge” and said it was “important to create systems to tackle it.” In the stifling, tightly packed medical ward at Civil Hospital, the ear, nose and throat specialist moved briskly from one bed to the next, shining a flashlight into one patient’s mouth, examining another’s X-rays. Unprepared for this spring’s devastating …

51 mucormycosis patients under treatment amid dire shortage of drugs
3 years, 6 months ago

51 mucormycosis patients under treatment amid dire shortage of drugs

The Hindu  

The Union Territory currently has 51 patients with mucormycosis under treatment amid a dire shortage of drugs. Governor and Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, who is now in Hyderabad, said that the Union Territory had run out of stocks of Liposomal Amphoterecin B, currently the drug of choice in treatment of mucormycosis. The Lt. Governor’s appeal comes even as the Indian …

Black fungus: The deathly infection
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus: The deathly infection

The Hindu  

Black fungus, or mucormycosis, is an opportunistic infection in COVID-19 patients. In the long run, boosting India’s national spending on health to improve the health system in areas of surveillance, disease control and preparedness, infection control procedures, and addressing the health care access issues in India will complement efforts to minimise the emergence of such opportunistic infections. They include immunologic …

Facts about mucormycosis
3 years, 6 months ago

Facts about mucormycosis

The Hindu  

What is mucormycosis Mucormycosis is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds or fungus called mucormycetes. Health care-associated outbreaks have been linked to adhesive bandages, wooden tongue depressors, hospital linen, negative pressure rooms, water leaks, poor air filtration, non-sterile medical devices and building construction. Who is vulnerable Persons with uncontrolled diabetes; malignancy; transplant recipients; prolonged …

Black Fungus: India receives 50,000 Amphotericin-B vials from US pharma firms
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Fungus: India receives 50,000 Amphotericin-B vials from US pharma firms

Firstpost  

US-based pharma firms like Gilead Sciences and Mylan have sent 50,000 vials of anti-black fungus medicine, said MoS for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh L Mandaviya on Friday New Delhi: Over 50,000 vials of Amphotericin-B, used in the treatment of black fungus, have arrived in India from abroad, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh L Mandaviya said on Friday. …

Punjab: 32 non-Covid patients contract black fungus, doctors blame excessive dosage of steroids
3 years, 6 months ago

Punjab: 32 non-Covid patients contract black fungus, doctors blame excessive dosage of steroids

India Today  

Punjab has reported over 158 cases of mucormycosis or black fungus, out of which 32 patients have no history of Covid-19 infection. Doctors say contrary to popular perception, excessive use of steroids, not Covid-19, is the reason behind these patients contracting black fungus. "Black fungus is not a contagious disease and is curable if it is reported early and patients …

Slowing the pace of India’s mucormycosis threat
3 years, 6 months ago

Slowing the pace of India’s mucormycosis threat

The Hindu  

The alarming rise in India recently in the incidence of mucormycosis — a rare fungal infection — in patients who have been diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 has come as no surprise to those of us in the medical oncology community. As oncologists who rely on steroids in many of our protocols, and having managed several cases of mucormycosis, we …

Used in Treatment of Covid-19, Experts Flag Zinc's Contribution in Black Fungus Outbreak, Demand Probe
3 years, 7 months ago

Used in Treatment of Covid-19, Experts Flag Zinc's Contribution in Black Fungus Outbreak, Demand Probe

News 18  

Experts are sounding alarm bells over blanket use of zinc in treating Covid-19 infections fearing that it may be a major contributing factor in the massive outbreak of mucormycosis across the country. A report by India Today quoted the former president of the Indian Medical Association, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, “Presence of metals such as zinc and iron in the body …

COVID-19 updates: Mucormycosis not contagious, says AIIMS chief; walk-ins for 18-44 allowed at govt centres
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mucormycosis not contagious, says AIIMS chief; walk-ins for 18-44 allowed at govt centres

Firstpost  

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria on Monday said it is better to identify mucormycosis by its name rather than by the colour as labelling the same fungus with names of different colours can create confusion. Meanwhile, India’s COVID-19 daily recoveries have outnumbered new cases for the 11th consecutive day, while the cumulative positivity rate stands at 8.09 percent, the Union health …

Covid-19 | Mucormycosis is not a communicable disease, says AIIMS chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 | Mucormycosis is not a communicable disease, says AIIMS chief

The Hindu  

“Mucormycosis is not a communicable disease and 90-95% of patients that we have with us currently are diabetics who were on steroids. Dr. Guleria also said it is better not to use the term black fungus while talking of mucormycosis, as it leads to a lot of avoidable confusion. As our knowledge of the virus is growing, doctors are able …

Black fungus: Does India have a plan to combat the rising threat?
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: Does India have a plan to combat the rising threat?

India Today  

Does India have a plan to combat rising black fungus cases? Here is what Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, said in an interview with India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai. Q: But doctors also prescribed steroids Even our initial guidelines said steroids are required only for moderate illness. Q: The fear also is that repurposed oxygen cylinders, industrial oxygen …

Another challenge: The Hindu Editorial on the rise in mucormycosis cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Another challenge: The Hindu Editorial on the rise in mucormycosis cases

The Hindu  

The second wave of the pandemic has thrown up another serious challenge. Besides, in just about three months, the number of daily cases touching 4.14 lakh on May 6 and cumulative cases crossing 15 million, mortality reaching an all-time peak of 4,529 on May 18 and the total number of deaths reaching nearly 1.5 lakh, there is now a growing …

Don't take high dosage of steroids at home, visit hospital for better care: Dr. Randeep Guleria
3 years, 7 months ago

Don't take high dosage of steroids at home, visit hospital for better care: Dr. Randeep Guleria

India TV News  

Director of All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Dr Randeep Guleria on Sunday said that the medical treatment for Black Fungus is more prolonged as compared to COVID-19 pandemic. Talking about the ongoing inoculation drive and predicted risk for children, Dr. Guleria said youngsters will be vaccinated as soon as and once required approvals are secured." During the conversation, Dr. …

MP: White fungus case reported in Jabalpur, doctor says it's common & curable
3 years, 7 months ago

MP: White fungus case reported in Jabalpur, doctor says it's common & curable

India Today  

A 55-year-old man who had recovered from Covid-19 has been diagnosed with `white fungus', a type of fungal infection, in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh even as the state is dealing with an outbreak of mucormycosis or `black fungus' among coronavirus patients or survivors, a health official said. Though it was said to be the `first reported case' in the state …

Steroids without supplements slow cure for ex-covid patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Steroids without supplements slow cure for ex-covid patients

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Heavy intake of steroids with no vitamin and immune supplementation has led to further deterioration of health of Covid19-recovered patients. They are reporting back to hospitals with complaints of black fungus, urinary tract infection, recurrent diarrhea and compromised lung-functioning. Dr Sai Kumar Katam, president of the Doctor of Pharmacy Association explains, "The highest use of steroids namely dexamethasone and …

Declare mucormycosis an epidemic, Centre tells States
3 years, 7 months ago

Declare mucormycosis an epidemic, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

The Union government has asked the States to declare mucormycosis, the fungal infection being reported in COVID-19 patients, an epidemic. In a letter to the States, Health and Family Welfare Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said declaring the black fungus infection seen in COVID-19 patients an epidemic would lead to health facilities screening for it and reporting all such cases …

Explained: What is black fungus
3 years, 7 months ago

Explained: What is black fungus

India Today  

A big spurt in cases of mucormycosis, or black fungus, among those infected with or recovered from Covid-19 in hospitals across India, has added to the medical community’s woes. India Today spoke to Dr Anita Mathew, infectious disease specialist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, about the disease. The most effective way to prevent black fungus is to wear a mask while …

Explained | What is mucormycosis, and what causes the infection in COVID-19 patients?
3 years, 7 months ago

Explained | What is mucormycosis, and what causes the infection in COVID-19 patients?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Hospitals across the country have started to report a number of cases of mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection affecting patients who have recently recovered from COVID-19. What seems to be triggering mucormycosis in patients post COVID-19 is, Dr. Kameswaran said, “an indiscriminate use of a high dose of steroids in COVID-19 patients, sometimes even in minimally …

Telangana government releases guidelines for control of Mucormycosis
3 years, 7 months ago

Telangana government releases guidelines for control of Mucormycosis

The Hindu  

Telangana Health department has issued ‘Urgent precautionary measures to prevent Mucormycosis during COVID’ to all private hospitals in the State on Saturday. Detailed guidelines on preventing Mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients, and an eight-point SOP on maintenance of humidifiers were issued by Director of Public Health G. Srinivasa Rao, noting the importance of preventive measures. In the guidelines issued to prevent …

AIIMS Chief Cites Misuse of Steroids as Black Fungus Cases Rise Among Covid-19 Patients
3 years, 7 months ago

AIIMS Chief Cites Misuse of Steroids as Black Fungus Cases Rise Among Covid-19 Patients

News 18  

As new cases of blacks fungus, mucormycosis, has kept the health experts on tenterhooks, AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria clarified that the fungal infection is not new, but has the cases have increased with Covid-19. Guleria said the ‘misuse’ of steroids is one of the major causes behind black fungus cases. Now, if a patient is diagnosed with black fungus in …

Mucormycosis risk mitigation in the COVID battle
3 years, 7 months ago

Mucormycosis risk mitigation in the COVID battle

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to play havoc all over the world and India is no exception to this. A very high index suspicion of mucormycosis is needed by the clinician treating COVID-19 cases, particularly in the setting of diabetes and steroid use. Monitor blood glucose I find that in many patients who were put on steroids for COVID-19, their blood …

More Cases, Expensive Treatment & High Mortality Rate: Deadly 'Black Fungus' a New Challenge for India
3 years, 7 months ago

More Cases, Expensive Treatment & High Mortality Rate: Deadly 'Black Fungus' a New Challenge for India

News 18  

Amid battling Covid-19 second wave, a rare ‘black fungus’ that invades the brain is being increasingly reported in patients across India. In the first wave of the pandemic, medicos had flagged an increase in mucormycosis cases among COVID-19 patients and doctors told The News Minute the number of cases have increased four-fold during the second wave. Though research is yet …

At least 29 ‘black fungus’ cases in AIIMS, Ganga Ram spark worry
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 29 ‘black fungus’ cases in AIIMS, Ganga Ram spark worry

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hospitals are recording a spike in cases of mucormycosis, a potentially deadly fungal infection, as the surge in Covid-19 cases has led many people to be prescribed steroids and immunomodulators, which leave some people vulnerable to other pathogens. For the last three days, we have been getting four to five patients a day.” “It generally occurs a couple …

At least 29 ‘black fungus’ cases in AIIMS, Ganga Ram spark worry
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 29 ‘black fungus’ cases in AIIMS, Ganga Ram spark worry

Hindustan Times  

Hospitals are recording a spike in cases of mucormycosis, a potentially deadly fungal infection, as the surge in Covid-19 cases has led to several people being prescribed steroids and immunomodulators that leave some people vulnerable to other pathogens. Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, has been seen among those who have uncontrolled diabetes, whose immunity is compromised or those who …

111 mucormycosis patients undergoing treatment in Mumbai
3 years, 7 months ago

111 mucormycosis patients undergoing treatment in Mumbai

India TV News  

As many as 111 patients, all COVID-19 survivors, are undergoing treatment for the fungal infection `mucormycosis' in Mumbai hospitals, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation informed on Wednesday. Additional municipal commissioner Suresh Kakani told the committee that 38 mucormycosis patients are being treated at the civic-run BY Nair Hospital, 34 at KEM Hospital, 32 at Sion Hospital and seven at Cooper Hospital, …

Maharashtra: 2 die of mucormycosis in Thane, 6 hospitalised
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra: 2 die of mucormycosis in Thane, 6 hospitalised

India TV News  

Two COVID-19 patients have died due to mucormycosis, a serious but rare fungal infection, in Maharashtra's Thane district, a health official said on Wednesday. A 38-year-old patient from Maharal in Thane rural and another one from Dombivli town died of the fungal infection while undergoing treatment at different COVID-19 care centres in Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation limits, the civic body's …

Maharashtra may have over 2,000 cases of Mucormycosis: Health Minister Rajesh Tope
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra may have over 2,000 cases of Mucormycosis: Health Minister Rajesh Tope

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has decided to use hospitals attached to medical colleges as treatment centres for Mucormycosis, a serious but rare fungal infection now affecting coronavirus patients, said health minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday. The state government has decided to select hospitals attached to medical colleges for treatment of Mucormycosis patients as it demands a multidisciplinary approach, Tope said. READ: …

Steroids causing mucormycosis, with 4060% mortality rate
3 years, 7 months ago

Steroids causing mucormycosis, with 4060% mortality rate

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Calling mucormycosis “a very serious and life-threatening infection with mortality rate of 40–60 per cent,” Dr. K. Rambabu, senior ENT Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, says the disease is striking Covid patients and pushing them back into operation theatres and ICUs. The ENT consultant said the primary reason for exponential rise of this fungal infection among Covid patients is excessive usage …

Fatal Black Fungal Infection In Covid Patients On Rise; Centre Issues List Of Dos And Don'ts
3 years, 7 months ago

Fatal Black Fungal Infection In Covid Patients On Rise; Centre Issues List Of Dos And Don'ts

ABP News  

Covid Crisis: Black Fungus infection or 'Mucormycosis' is a serious infection being detected in patients who are or have suffered from the Covid 19 virus. The government said in its advisory that is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who are on medication that reduces their ability to fight environmental pathogens, informing them that the infection might turn fatal …

Govt's Dos and Donts For Fatal Black Fungus Infection in Covid-19 Patients. Full List
3 years, 7 months ago

Govt's Dos and Donts For Fatal Black Fungus Infection in Covid-19 Patients. Full List

News 18  

Amid the rise in cases of mucormycosis or ‘black fungus’ infection among COVID-19 survivors, the government released an evidence-based advisory for screening, diagnosis and management of the disease. Stating that it may turn fatal if not cared for, the government said mucormycosis is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who are medication that reduces their ability to fight environmental …

Mumbai: Doctors flag indiscriminate use of steroids, antibiotics in Covid-19 treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai: Doctors flag indiscriminate use of steroids, antibiotics in Covid-19 treatment

Hindustan Times  

A 43-year-old man from Andheri was prescribed a cocktail of antibiotics, antiviral, and steroids on his first consultation with a local physician when he developed symptoms and was suspected of Covid-19. Indiscriminate use “Starting patients on steroids early is harmful for them,” said infectious disease expert Dr Tanu Singhal from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital where the 43-year-old man and the …

'No big outbreak' of Covid-triggered black fungus infection, says NITI Aayog member V K Paul
3 years, 7 months ago

'No big outbreak' of Covid-triggered black fungus infection, says NITI Aayog member V K Paul

India Today  

Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, is being found in Covid-19 patients and largely in cases of those who are diabetic but there is "no big outbreak", Niti Aayog Member V K Paul said on Friday. Addressing a press conference here, Paul said, "The fungal infection called mucormycosis is being found in patients of Covid-19 disease. Paul said drugs that suppress the …

Delhi hospital reports rising number of COVID-induced 'black fungus' cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi hospital reports rising number of COVID-induced 'black fungus' cases

India TV News  

Doctors at a leading private facility here are seeing a rise in the number of COVID-triggered mucormycisis cases, according to a statement from the hospital. According to Dr Manish Munjal, senior ENT surgeon at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, "We are seeing a rise again in this dangerous fungal infection triggered by COVID-19. Last year, this deadly infection caused a …

Delhi hospital sees increase in deadly fungal infection among Covid-19 patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi hospital sees increase in deadly fungal infection among Covid-19 patients

Hindustan Times  

A city hospital has reported an increase in the number of cases of a rare fungal infection triggered by the Coronavirus disease as the cases of the viral infection has increased exponentially in the city. Doctors say that use of steroids in the treatment of Covid-19 patients might weaken the immune system of the already sick patients resulting in the …

Gujarat Govt Issues Advisory on Mucormycosis Fungal Infection
4 years ago

Gujarat Govt Issues Advisory on Mucormycosis Fungal Infection

News 18  

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat health department has issued an advisory to doctors and health officials after some COVID-19 patients were recently found infected with mucormycosis, saying it a serious but rare fungal infection and has an overall "mortality rate of 50 per cent". The health department said the advisory is being issued after some coronavirus patients in Ahmedabad and Rajkot were …

Gujarat govt issues advisory on mucormycosis fungal infection
4 years ago

Gujarat govt issues advisory on mucormycosis fungal infection

India TV News  

The Gujarat health department has issued an advisory to doctors and health officials after some COVID-19 patients were recently found infected with mucormycosis, saying it a serious but rare fungal infection and has an overall "mortality rate of 50 per cent". The health department said the advisory is being issued after some coronavirus patients in Ahmedabad and Rajkot were found …

Steroids used in Covid treatmet leading to fungal infections in few patients
4 years ago

Steroids used in Covid treatmet leading to fungal infections in few patients

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Steroids used in the treatment of Covid-19 are causing severe side-effects in a few patients which is leading to fungal infection. Among Covid-19 recovered patients, fungal infection is found in those suffering from ENT problems, diabetes, kidney problems, sinusitis and dental problems. Dr Srinivas Kishore Sistla, consultant ENT surgeon and sleep specialist at Star Hospitals, said doctors had seen …

As Threat of Fungal Infection Looms Large Amid Covid-19 Patients, Ashok Gehlot Calls for Caution
4 years ago

As Threat of Fungal Infection Looms Large Amid Covid-19 Patients, Ashok Gehlot Calls for Caution

News 18  

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, taking cognisance of the Mucormycosis cases amid the pandemic, requested the people in a series of tweets to follow all COVID-19 protocols and stay safe. In his first tweet, he said, “Due to strict administration, night curfew and people’s cooperation, the COVID cases have been decreased. Hence I appeal all to follow COVID protocols.” Mucormycosis is …

Rare, Deadly 'Black Fungus' Stalking Covid-19 Patients in Delhi: What You Need to Know
4 years ago

Rare, Deadly 'Black Fungus' Stalking Covid-19 Patients in Delhi: What You Need to Know

News 18  

Doctors at a medical facility in Delhi have reported multiple cases of a deadly fungal infection in patients, which they claim was triggered by Covid-19. In the last 15 days, ENT surgeons at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have seen 13 cases of “COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis”. “In the last 15 days, ENT surgeons have seen 13 cases of COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis in over …

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