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 ministry said in a briefing on Monday. States and UT must decide on the opening of on-site registrations/facilitated cohorts’ registration and appointments for 18-44 years age group based on the local context just as an additional measure to minimize vaccine wastage and for facilitating vaccination of eligible beneficiaries in the age group of 18-44 years, the ministry said in its statement. “Launch of production in India in partnership with Panacea Biotec marks an important step in helping the country fight the pandemic,” RDIF chief executive Kirill Dmitriev said. On the development, Panacea Biotec MD Rajesh Jain said, “This marks a significant step as we initiate production of Sputnik V. Together with RDIF, we hope to help bring a sense of normalcy back to people across the country and around the world.” Sputnik V was registered in India under the emergency use authorisation procedure on 12 April, 2021, and vaccination against coronavirus with the Russian vaccine started on 14 May.

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Despite beating Covid-19, struggle far from over for mucormycosis patients
2 years, 7 months ago

Despite beating Covid-19, struggle far from over for mucormycosis patients

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Bhaidas Mali, 35, a police sub-inspector with the Maharashtra police is currently waiting to undergo plastic surgery to reconstruct his palate at Global Hospital, Parel. Since May 2021, when mucormycosis was made a ‘notifiable disease’, the state has recorded 10,871 mucormycosis cases Mucormycosis is caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes that are present in the environment. Since …

After Dipping for 5 Days, Mumbai Covid-19 Cases Slightly Up to 6,149; 7 Die, Active Tally Below 50,000
2 years, 11 months ago

After Dipping for 5 Days, Mumbai Covid-19 Cases Slightly Up to 6,149; 7 Die, Active Tally Below 50,000

News 18  

After dropping for five days in a row, daily Covid-19 cases marginally rose to 6,149 in Mumbai on Tuesday, while seven more patients succumbed to the infection and 12,810 others recovered, the city civic body said. With fresh additions, the coronavirus tally increased to 10,11,967, while the death toll jumped to 16,476, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a bulletin. …

Rare Case of Post-dengue Mucormycosis Reported at Hospital in Delhi
3 years, 1 month ago

Rare Case of Post-dengue Mucormycosis Reported at Hospital in Delhi

News 18  

A “rare” case of mucormycosis has been reported in a 49-year-old male patient at a leading private hospital here post his recovery from dengue, doctors said on Saturday. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Apollo hospital said, “A 49-year-old male has been reported to be one the rare cases of post-dengue mucormycosis by a team of doctors at the …

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 …

Decide On Free Treatment To Mucormycosis Patients : Karnataka High Court To State
3 years, 6 months ago

Decide On Free Treatment To Mucormycosis Patients : Karnataka High Court To State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the state government to decide on extending free treatment to persons suffering from Mucormycosis. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar said "The State government has described mucormycosis as covid associated diseases. State will also have to take decision on extending free treatment to persons suffering with black …

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 …

In Gujarat, a crisis of epidemic proportions
3 years, 6 months ago

In Gujarat, a crisis of epidemic proportions

The Hindu  

In April, Bhavesh Desai, 56, was happily dreaming of a peaceful retired life in two years when he was suddenly assailed by two infections, one after the other. “Despite the charges capped by the government for COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals, it’s still very high and beyond the means of any middle-class family,” he says. “Normal surgery will cost not …

Maharashtra govt caps mucormycosis treatment rates for private hospitals
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt caps mucormycosis treatment rates for private hospitals

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government on Friday capped the charges for treatment of mucormycosis patients at private hospitals in the state, where the official number of such cases has gone above 5,000. The state health department issued a notification to this effect, asking all charitable hospitals registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950, to follow the capped charges while treating mucormycosis …

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 …

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 …

Mucormycosis | ‘Avoid visiting damp and dusty places for a few weeks’
3 years, 6 months ago

Mucormycosis | ‘Avoid visiting damp and dusty places for a few weeks’

The Hindu  

It takes around four weeks for the effect of steroids administered to COVID patients to wear off and it is important to keep oneself protected during this time. Patients, specially those in high risk category for mucormycosis, should avoid visiting damp and dusty places for a few weeks post recovery, Arun Sharma, Director, National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable …

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 | 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 …

Is black fungus contagious?
3 years, 7 months ago

Is black fungus contagious?

Live Mint  

A rapid rise in cases of mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, has added to the challenges faced by India's healthcare system as it deals with a massive second wave of COVID-19 infections. "Bacteria and fungi are present in our bodies already, but they are kept in check by the body’s immune system," said K Bhujang Shetty, head of Narayana …

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 …

Diabetes may increase risk of mucormycosis post COVID: Experts
3 years, 7 months ago

Diabetes may increase risk of mucormycosis post COVID: Experts

India TV News  

Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, patients with diabetes have been in the spotlight for their increased risk of severe Covid-19 outcomes. Now health experts say diabetes, coupled with Covid, may be the reason for the sudden spike in mucormycosis or 'black fungus' infections in the country. Such drugs also decrease immunity and make an individual more prone …

‘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, …

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 …

Hundreds, Including Covid Suspects, Queue Up at Andhra Village for 'Ayurvedic' Treatment of Virus
3 years, 7 months ago

Hundreds, Including Covid Suspects, Queue Up at Andhra Village for 'Ayurvedic' Treatment of Virus

News 18  

As India fights the second wave of deadly coronavirus, an Ayurvedic quack in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh has been distributing herbal medicine and eye drops which have been drawing huge crowds of both Covid and non-Covid patients. Supporting him, the District magistrate along with a few ayurvedic doctors have submitted a report saying “no side-effects have been seen since it is …

Gujarat declares black fungus as epidemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Gujarat declares black fungus as epidemic

India TV News  

After the Union Health Ministry urged the states and Union Territories to make mucormycosis or 'black fungus' a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Gujarat government on Thursday declared the fungal infection as an epidemic. While urging all the states and UTs to declare black fungus as a notifiable disease, the Health Ministry said that the infection …

News18 Evening Digest: Black Fungus to be Notified Under Epidemic Diseases Act and Other Top Stories
3 years, 7 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Black Fungus to be Notified Under Epidemic Diseases Act and Other Top Stories

News 18  

Centre Asks States to Notify Black Fungus Under Epidemic Diseases Act as Cases Rise In view of the increasing number of cases, the Centre on Thursday asked all states to declare mucormycosis or “black fungus” an epidemic. ‘Invisible and Often Mutates’: PM Modi Urges Officials to Focus on Children Hit by Covid-19 Amid 2nd Wave Prime Minister Narendra Modi said …

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 …

Centre asks states to declare Mucormycosis an epidemic: All we know about symptoms, groups vulnerable to black fungus
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre asks states to declare Mucormycosis an epidemic: All we know about symptoms, groups vulnerable to black fungus

Firstpost  

Under the provision, medical facilities will have to report all suspected and confirmed cases of the post-COVID-19 complication to the states’ health departments The Union Health Ministry on Thursday urged states and union territories to make black fungus or mucormycosis a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, stating that the infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality …

Centre Asks States to Notify Black Fungus Under Epidemic Diseases Act as Cases Rise
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre Asks States to Notify Black Fungus Under Epidemic Diseases Act as Cases Rise

News 18  

In view of the increasing number of cases, the Centre on Thursday asked all states to declare mucormycosis or “black fungus” an epidemic. The Union Health Ministry has written to states and union territories to make mucormycosis a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, stating that the infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality amongst COVID-19 patients. …

AIIMS-Delhi reporting more than 20 cases of mucormycosis every day, says doctor
3 years, 7 months ago

AIIMS-Delhi reporting more than 20 cases of mucormycosis every day, says doctor

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Dr DS Rana, chairperson of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said that 48 black fungus patients are admitted in the hospital and 16 are on the waiting list New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, is reporting more than 20 cases of ‘Black Fungus’ disease on a daily basis, said Dr MV Padma Srivastava, Head, Department of …

Black fungus: AIIMS Guidelines for early detection of mucormycosis in its Covid ward
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: AIIMS Guidelines for early detection of mucormycosis in its Covid ward

India TV News  

Amidst the catastrophe of the second wave of the Coronavirus, the challenge of black fungus is constantly increasing. Amidst the increasing crisis, some guidelines have been released by AIIMS on Wednesday night, which can help in the early detection and treatment of black fungus. Doctors at AIIMS have been advised that patients who are at high risk of getting black …

After Rajasthan, Telangana Declares Black Fungus an Epidemic. What is Mucormycosis and Why is it Fatal?
3 years, 7 months ago

After Rajasthan, Telangana Declares Black Fungus an Epidemic. What is Mucormycosis and Why is it Fatal?

News 18  

Even as India reels under the second wave of Covid-19, doctors at Delhi-based Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have again reported multiple cases of deadly fungal infection mucormycosis in the recovering coronavirus patients. Last year, this deadly infection caused a high mortality with many patients suffering from loss of eye sight, removal of nose and jaw bone,” he said. According to …

Govt asks states to declare black fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act
3 years, 7 months ago

Govt asks states to declare black fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

India Today  

The Health Ministry has asked states and Union Territories to declare black fungus, an infection primarily affecting Covid-19 recovered patients, as a notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. All states, private hospitals, and medical colleges must follow protocols issued by ICMR and Union Health Ministry and report all suspected and confirmed cases to the district CMO and IDSP," the …

COVID-19: Can uncontrolled diabetes trigger black fungus or mucormycosis? Find out what experts say
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Can uncontrolled diabetes trigger black fungus or mucormycosis? Find out what experts say

India TV News  

Uncontrolled diabetes is emerging as a major factor in acquiring black fungus infection or mucormycosis, which is surfacing in Covid-19 patients after recovery and is leading to further complications. Meanwhile, nine more cases of black fungus infection were reported at King George's Medical University on Saturday taking the tally to 17 since March. Among the nine cases, three patients have …

Mucormycosis: the black fungus hitting Covid-19 patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Mucormycosis: the black fungus hitting Covid-19 patients

BBC  

Mucormycosis: the black fungus hitting Covid-19 patients Tauseef Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images With their lungs already damaged by Covid-19, coronavirus patients in India seem to be especially vulnerable to mucormycosis India is struggling against a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases, but a nasty and rare fungal infection affecting some coronavirus patients is dealing the country a double blow. We've seen reports from …

Doctors to get online training for treating black fungus cases in Uttar Pradesh
3 years, 7 months ago

Doctors to get online training for treating black fungus cases in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

Doctors in Uttar Pradesh will be given online training in the treatment of black fungus. The Uttar Pradesh government has directed authorities to immediately connect all medical colleges, chief medical officers and other physicians involved in treatment with Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences to facilitate necessary medical training for them. To overcome the challenges posed by the …

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 …

Separate wards, medical teams in Maharashtra hospitals to treat Mucormycosis, says Rajesh Tope
3 years, 7 months ago

Separate wards, medical teams in Maharashtra hospitals to treat Mucormycosis, says Rajesh Tope

Firstpost  

The state government has decided to set up separate wards as treatment for Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus infection, needed ophthalmologists, ENT specialists, neuro and plastic surgeons, etc, under the same roof Aurangabad: The Maharashtra government plans to set up separate wards at hospitals to treat people with Mucormycosis, a rare and dangerous fungal infection which has been found …

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 …

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 …

Black fungus cases up among Covid-19 survivors in Maharashtra, Gujarat
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus cases up among Covid-19 survivors in Maharashtra, Gujarat

India Today  

Cases of mucormycosis, a serious but rare fungal infection, are on the rise among COVID-19 survivors, causing blindness or other serious issues, health officials in Maharashtra and Gujarat said on Saturday. In Ahmedabad, at least five mucormycosis patients are being operated upon every day at the Asarva civil hospital, a senior doctor said. "We get five to 10 such cases …

Black Fungus cases rising in Gujarat, govt sets up separate wards
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Fungus cases rising in Gujarat, govt sets up separate wards

India Today  

Taking note of the rising number of cases of mucormycosis, a fungal infection commonly known as 'Black Fungus', the Gujarat government has ordered 5,000 Amphotericin-B injections worth Rs 3.12 crore for treating the patients. 8 DEATHS REPORTED IN MAHARASHTRA In the neighbouring state of Maharashtra, at least eight Covid-19 survivors have died due to mucormycosis during treatment, news agency PTI …

Coronavirus Highlights: 'We're Determined To Help India In Its Hour Of Need,' Says US Vice President Kamala Harris
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Highlights: 'We're Determined To Help India In Its Hour Of Need,' Says US Vice President Kamala Harris

ABP News  

Coronavirus Highlights, 7th May, Friday: Doctors at a leading private facility in Delhi are witnessing a rise in the number of Covid-triggered mucormycisis cases, according to a statement from the hospital. The national capital must get at least 700 tonnes of oxygen everyday, as requested by the Delhi government to meet the needs of the city's COVID-19 patients, the Supreme …

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