Telangana declares Black Fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act
3 years, 7 months ago

Telangana declares Black Fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The black fungus disease has been declared a notifiable disease by the state government on Thursday. A health official from the epidemiology wing of the state government explained, "Lowered cell immunity, improper use of humidifiers for oxygen at home and at makeshift hospitals and uncontrolled diabetes are the three main causes. The Union health ministry said a new challenge has emerged in the form of black fungus disease. “This fungal infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality amongst Covid19 patients,” Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the Union health ministry, said. The treatment of this fungal infection requires multidisciplinary approach consisting of eye surgeons, ENT specialists, general surgeon, neurosurgeon and dental maxillo facial surgeon, among others, and institution of amphotericin-B injection as an antifungal medicine.

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Karnataka to provide free post-treatment for black fungus patients
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka to provide free post-treatment for black fungus patients

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that the state government will provide free treatment to individuals suffering from black fungus disease even after getting discharged from hospitals. “Considering this economic burden on families, the government has decided to take up all expenditures for black fungus patients. The government will provide all expenditures until they have fully recovered,” CM Basavaraj Bommai …

Black fungus found severe in non-vaccinated patients
3 years, 5 months ago

Black fungus found severe in non-vaccinated patients

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Nearly 85 per cent of the 700 patients admitted in Government ENT Hospital for black fungus were not vaccinated while only seven per cent had taken one dose, according to data. In 60 per cent of the patients it was found that the nose and eye region was infected due to black fungus. It was found that 71 per …

Over 3,000 Affected by Black Fungus, 122 Fatalities in Tamil Nadu, Says Minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Over 3,000 Affected by Black Fungus, 122 Fatalities in Tamil Nadu, Says Minister

News 18  

Tamil Nadu has reported 3,300 black fungus cases and 122 related deaths so far, state minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian said on Tuesday and appealed to the people to seek medical advice on time for early treatment. "About 3,300 persons in Tamil Nadu have been affected due to black fungus and 122 have died due to the …

760 black fungus patients still being treated in Delhi hospitals
3 years, 5 months ago

760 black fungus patients still being treated in Delhi hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Hospitals in the city are still treating over 750 patients with mucormycosis, instances of which shot up in the wake of the fourth wave of Covid-19 in the national capital between April and May, showed Delhi government data. At least 760 patients are being treated for the infection, commonly known as black fungus, in Delhi government-run and private hospitals, the …

25% of New Black Fungus Patients Have No Record of Covid-19 Infection, Says Indore Doctor
3 years, 6 months ago

25% of New Black Fungus Patients Have No Record of Covid-19 Infection, Says Indore Doctor

News 18  

As much as 25 to 30 per cent of newly admitted mucormycosis or ‘black fungus’ patients have no record of previous coronavirus infection, a senior doctor said here on Thursday. "At least 25 to 30 per cent of new patients of black fungus have no past record of suffering from COVID-19. Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital, which is associated with the college, …

Doctors Remove Eyes of Three Children in Mumbai to Thwart Spread of Black Fungus
3 years, 6 months ago

Doctors Remove Eyes of Three Children in Mumbai to Thwart Spread of Black Fungus

News 18  

An eye each of three children infected with Mucormycosis or Black Fungus had to be removed in Mumbai as the disease spread to an extent that it became a risk to their lives. Doctors said Black Fungus cases in children are a worrying sign and the infection primarily targets COVID-19 recovered patients with comorbidities like diabetes and is dangerous. Another …

Black fungus declared epidemic in Jharkhand
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus declared epidemic in Jharkhand

India Today  

The Jharkhand government has announced black fungus as an epidemic, the Chief Minister's Office informed on Tuesday. Apart from Jharkhand, black fungus cases have also been reported in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, among others. Mucormycosis or black fungus is caused by a group of moulds known as mucormycetes present naturally in the environment. …

Severe black fungus cases decrease in Hyderabad
3 years, 6 months ago

Severe black fungus cases decrease in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: There has been substantial progress in the treatment of black fungus in the city. Approximately, 450 surgeries in Government ENT Hospital, 230 in Gandhi Hospital and 350 in private hospitals have been carried out in Hyderabad. It must be noted that black fungus cases have increased across the state from May 18 onwards with 20 to 30 patients being …

Black Fungus Cases In India Breach 30,000-Mark; Maharashtra Tops Chart With Over 7,000 Infections
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Fungus Cases In India Breach 30,000-Mark; Maharashtra Tops Chart With Over 7,000 Infections

ABP News  

New Delhi: A growth of over 150 per cent has been observed in the Black fungus cases across states within the last three weeks. The increase in the cases comes at a time when the country’s crippled health infrastructure has still not overcome the burden of Coronavirus’ first wave while also trying to fight the second and get ready for …

Black Fungus claims 17 lives in Nagpur in 48 hours, 51 new cases reported
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Fungus claims 17 lives in Nagpur in 48 hours, 51 new cases reported

India TV News  

At least 17 people have lost their lives in Nagpur due to Black Fungs or Mucormycosis in the last 48 hours while 51 new cases have been reported. Food and Drug Administration Minister Rajendra Shingane on Tuesday admitted that not only the rapid rise in Mucormycosis cases is a matter of worry but also short supply of Amphotericin B vials …

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 …

Karnataka Congress MLA alleges discrepancy in black fungus case numbers
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Congress MLA alleges discrepancy in black fungus case numbers

India Today  

Amid a spike in mucormycosis cases in Karnataka, Congress MLA MB Patil has accused the BJP government of under-reporting black fungus cases. "As per the Vijayapura district administration's report, there are 127 reported cases of black fungus between May 17-31. As per the Vijayapura Dist administration's report, there are 127 reported cases of Black Fungus between May 17th-31st. Karnataka Health …

IIT Hyderabad researchers develop oral solution to treat black fungus
3 years, 6 months ago

IIT Hyderabad researchers develop oral solution to treat black fungus

India Today  

An innovation reported two years ago by researchers at IIT-Hyderabad in the formulation of oral tablets used in the treatment of kala-azar or black fever has come to the aid of black fungus patients. Amphotericin B has been a lifeline for thousands of patients around the world suffering from black fever or fungal infections, including the dreaded black fungus. Read …

Delhi Govt Declares Black Fungus Epidemic as Number of Cases Rises, Issues Regulations
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Govt Declares Black Fungus Epidemic as Number of Cases Rises, Issues Regulations

News 18  

Amid rising incidents of black fungus in the national capital, the Delhi government on Thursday declared it an epidemic with Lt Governor Anil Baijal issuing regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act to contain and manage cases of the deadly mucormycosis in the city. The Delhi Epidemic Diseases Regulations, 2021, to be valid for a year from the date of publication, …

Black fungus declared notified disease under Epidemic Act in Delhi
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus declared notified disease under Epidemic Act in Delhi

India Today  

The Delhi government on Thursday declared mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, a notified disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. This has been done because "the ordinary provisions of law for the time being in force are insufficient for the purpose" of tackling the "outbreak of the dangerous epidemic disease," the Delhi government's official notification stated. Additionally, no information …

11,717 Black Fungus Cases in India; Gujarat Tops With Over 2,800 Patients, Maharashtra a Close 2nd
3 years, 6 months ago

11,717 Black Fungus Cases in India; Gujarat Tops With Over 2,800 Patients, Maharashtra a Close 2nd

News 18  

India has registered 11,717 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis as of May 25, with Gujarat leading the list closely followed by Maharashtra. Sharing the data on Twitter on Wednesday, Union Minister Sadananda Gowda said an additional 29,250 vials of the Amphotericin B drug, used in the treatment of the deadly fungal infection, have been allocated to all states/UTs based …

Protocol For Early Detection Of Black Fungus; Availability Of Medicines, Doctors At Goa Medical Colleges And Hospitals: Plea In Bombay High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Protocol For Early Detection Of Black Fungus; Availability Of Medicines, Doctors At Goa Medical Colleges And Hospitals: Plea In Bombay High Court

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Bombay High Court, bench at Goa seeking directions for formulating protocol for early detection of black fungus and also for making adequate arrangements for availability of its medicine, doctors and para medical staff at Goa Medical Colleges, Covid Health Centres and 21 Covid Hospitals to combat black fungus.The plea moved through Advocates Shivan …

Black fungus patients do not require treatment for Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus patients do not require treatment for Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Patients testing Covid-19 positive after reporting to hospitals with black fungus infection is due to the presence of the virus in the body. Those who are testing positive for Covid-19 with black fungus infection are sent to Gandhi Hospital. Dr Prashant Kumar, senior pulmonologist at Medak Government Hospital, explained: "Some patients are testing positive due to the viral load …

"Present Projection Of Production, Supply May Fall Short Of Requirement To Treat Black Fungus Not Only In Delhi But In All States": Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

"Present Projection Of Production, Supply May Fall Short Of Requirement To Treat Black Fungus Not Only In Delhi But In All States": Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought Centre's response by way of filing a status report indicating the steps taken by it to facilitate the production of Amphotericin B drug used to treat Black Fungus and also on the aspect of allocation of the aforesaid drug to the Delhi Government.Perusing the status report filed by the Centre today in view …

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 …

Black fungus: From symptoms to causes of infection, here are key facts about the disease
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: From symptoms to causes of infection, here are key facts about the disease

Firstpost  

Black Fungus: Who is at high risk? How Black Fungus spreads, Signs, symptoms to causes of infection, everything you need to know about it Even as the second wave of COVID-19 continues in India, concerns are rising over cases of black fungus among those recovering from the viral infection. Till 22 May, India has reported about 8,848 cases of black …

Black fungus: Karnataka govt permits medical college, district hospitals to provide treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: Karnataka govt permits medical college, district hospitals to provide treatment

India TV News  

The Karnataka government on Sunday issued an order permitting all state-run medical college hospitals and district hospitals to provide suitable treatment for Mucormycosis or black fungus, with the state witnessing surge in infections. Meanwhile, state's Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan said the state has recorded about 700 cases of black fungus infections in the last week, as he directed …

Black fungus cases rising in Agra as Covid infections dip
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus cases rising in Agra as Covid infections dip

India Today  

Agra is witnessing a steady rise in the number of black fungus cases — mostly seen in people who recovered from Covid-19. RISE IN BLACK FUNGUS CASES Chief Medical Officer Agra Dr. RC Pandey said the number of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus patients is rising rapidly in the district. College Principal Dr. Sanjay Kala said black fungus patients are expected …

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 …

Black fungus: Experts to study possible causes including industrial oxygen use
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: Experts to study possible causes including industrial oxygen use

India Today  

Experts in Karnataka will study whether the rise in the Mucormycosis cases is linked to use of industrial oxygen and its possible contamination. Noting that the state has recorded about 700 cases of black fungus infections in the last week, he directed experts to find its source, with doubts being expressed about oxygen supply, quality of piping and cylinders used …

90 percent black fungus cases can be treated with medication, surgeries, say experts
3 years, 7 months ago

90 percent black fungus cases can be treated with medication, surgeries, say experts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Speaking at a black fungus awareness talk on Sunday, senior ENT specialist and surgeon Dr. M Mohan Reddy expressed concern over the increasing rate of fungal infection in the city saying that the situation is so bad that hospitals in the city are overflowing with mucormycosis cases. Dispelling myths relating to the disease, Dr. Reddy said that even though …

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. …

Black Fungus: Four Die in Kerala, 36 New Cases Reported at Delhi Hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Fungus: Four Die in Kerala, 36 New Cases Reported at Delhi Hospitals

News 18  

Four people died of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus infection, in Kerala on Sunday, officials said here. Meanwhile, the Delhi government-run LNJP and GTB hospitals reported 36 more cases of black fungus in a day, senior officials said on Sunday. Sherwal, who is also managing the dedicated centre for mucormycosis at the GTB Hospital, said the facility had a …

Black fungus cases near 400-mark in Haryana; Gurgaon sees maximum 147 cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus cases near 400-mark in Haryana; Gurgaon sees maximum 147 cases

India TV News  

The total number of black fungus cases in Haryana rose to 398, with the maximum 147 cases reported from Gurgaon district, the health department said on Sunday. Apart from Gurgaon, Hisar has 50 such cases, Faridabad 46, Sirsa 38, Rohtak 21, Bhiwani 20, Karnal 17, Panipat 15, Ambala and Panipat 11 each, Panchkula seven, Sonipat six, Rewari five, Jind two, …

India needs national registry on 'Black Fungus' to streamline response, says health expert Anant Bhan
3 years, 7 months ago

India needs national registry on 'Black Fungus' to streamline response, says health expert Anant Bhan

Firstpost  

A national registry will enable policymakers to assess the real burden of the problem and very quickly try to address it, said the Bhopal-based researcher In the first part of our conversation with Dr Anant Bhan, Bhopal-based researcher in Global Health, Bioethics, and Health Policy, we asked him some of the common questions that citizens are grappling with today in …

Gujarat Tops Country With Over 2,000 Black Fungus Cases, Declares it Epidemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Gujarat Tops Country With Over 2,000 Black Fungus Cases, Declares it Epidemic

News 18  

Alarmed by over 2,000 cases of mucormycosis or “black fungus” reported in Covid-19 patients, the Gujarat government has declared it “epidemic” and made it a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. As of Thursday, as many as 980 mucormycosis patients were being treated for black fungus across four government hospitals in three cities — Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, SSG Hospital …

Dangerous cocktail of antibiotics, steroids, excessive steam leading to surge in black fungus cases?
3 years, 7 months ago

Dangerous cocktail of antibiotics, steroids, excessive steam leading to surge in black fungus cases?

India Today  

A study on black fungus involving 210 patients found that antibiotics were used to treat 100 per cent of these Covid-19 patients, who were later diagnosed with mucormycosis. '78.9 per cent of mucormycosis patients were men' A separate study on black fungus indicates that mortality among patients of mucormycosis was 30 per cent. Diabetes - black fungus According to the …

Kerala Govt to Conduct Medical Audit of Black Fungus Infection
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Govt to Conduct Medical Audit of Black Fungus Infection

News 18  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Saturday decided to conduct a medical audit of black fungus after reports emerged about the presence of the fungal disease in the state over the last one week. The Chief Minister expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths due to COVID-19 and said the severity of the disease and the fatalities were increasing after …

21 Cases of Black Fungus Reported at Delhi's LNJP Hospital, Says Official
3 years, 7 months ago

21 Cases of Black Fungus Reported at Delhi's LNJP Hospital, Says Official

News 18  

Over 20 cases of mucormycosis or black fungus have been reported at the Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital till date, a top official said on Saturday. Mucormycosis or black fungus is more common among people whose immunity has lowered due to Covid, diabetes, kidney disease, liver or cardiac disorders, age-related issues, or those on medication for auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. …

Madhya Pradesh's first white fungus case reported in Jabalpur
3 years, 7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh's first white fungus case reported in Jabalpur

India TV News  

A 55-year-old man who recovered from COVID-19 in Jabalpur has been detected with the white fungus or Aspergillu Flavus infection, making him the first to have the ailment in Madhya Pradesh, a health official said on Saturday. The man was operated on May 17 after his headache and eye pain did not subside, and a test on Friday detected the …

Opinion | Black Fungus is not contagious like Coronavirus!
3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Black Fungus is not contagious like Coronavirus!

India TV News  

The Black Fungus is spreading rapidly in different states of India and on Friday, the first case of a 15-year-old boy was found infected with black fungus in Ahmedabad. On Thursday night in my prime time show ’Aaj Ki Baat’, the head of endocrinology department in AIIMS Dr Nikhil Tandon had told me that nearly 20 cases of black fungus …

White Fungus not as dangerous as Black Fungus: LNJP Hospital's MD
3 years, 7 months ago

White Fungus not as dangerous as Black Fungus: LNJP Hospital's MD

India TV News  

Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital's MD, Dr Suresh Kumar, has said that white fungus infection or Aspergillosis is not as dangerous as black fungus or Mucormycosis. He advised against taking steroids to treat Covid infection without consulting doctor and said that eating healthy foods can help in boosting immunity to fight infection. Cases of mucormycosis or the black fungus …

Black Fungus Declared as Notifiable Disease Under Epidemic Act in These States: Here's A List
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Fungus Declared as Notifiable Disease Under Epidemic Act in These States: Here's A List

News 18  

As cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been escalating in the country amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, several states have declared this rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. Recently, the Union health ministry urged the states and Union territories to make black fungus …

Black fungus detected in 13-year-old in Gujarat's Ahmedabad
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus detected in 13-year-old in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

India Today  

Mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection of the sinuses in Covid-recovered patients, has emerged as a prominent concern with India detecting several cases every day when the country is “This boy had come to us earlier with symptoms of Covid-19, and after testing, he was found to be positive for the virus. Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, is a fungal …

Black Fungus Infection Grips Delhi, Maharashtra, UP - Check Latest Updates On The Deadly Disease
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Fungus Infection Grips Delhi, Maharashtra, UP - Check Latest Updates On The Deadly Disease

ABP News  

New Delhi: The country is grappling with rising cases of black fungus or mucormycosis even as efforts are on to control the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 7,000 black fungus cases have been reported from across the country as the patients continue to line up in various hospitals for treatment. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday said …

Black Fungus: As India Reports Over 7K Cases, Know All Latest Updates on the Deadly Fungal Infection
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Fungus: As India Reports Over 7K Cases, Know All Latest Updates on the Deadly Fungal Infection

News 18  

The cases of mucormycosis, or what is commonly known as the black fungus, are on the rise in India with over 7,000 cases and more than 200 deaths being reported from across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. States That Declared Black Fungus as Epidemic The governments of Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Odisha, Telangana, Assam and Delhi on Thursday declared mucormycois …

20 People Affected by Black Fungus in Puducherry: Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan
3 years, 7 months ago

20 People Affected by Black Fungus in Puducherry: Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan

News 18  

Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Friday said 20 people including a couple of government staff were affected by Mucormycorsis or black fungus in the union territory and were receiving treatment. The territorial administration would soon issue a notification to declare black fungus a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, she told reporters here after receiving 50 oxygen …

Opinion | The battle against Black Fungus, White Fungus and Coronavirus
3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | The battle against Black Fungus, White Fungus and Coronavirus

India TV News  

The Centre on Thursday directed all state and UT governments to declare Mucormycosis, known as ‘Black Fungus’, a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, after reports came about 126 deaths due to this deadly disease till now across India. With the AIIMS issuing guidelines about detection and treatment of Black Fungus disease, I spoke to Dr Nikhil Tandon, Head …

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 …

'White fungus' just a normal fungal infection, black fungus more dangerous: Doctors
3 years, 7 months ago

'White fungus' just a normal fungal infection, black fungus more dangerous: Doctors

India Today  

At a time when states are witnessing a rise in black fungus cases, a disease primarily affecting immunocompromised Covid-19 patients, reports of another fungal infection, called "white fungus" have caused a stir. READ | Black fungus: Top doctors answer all FAQs about new threat in Covid times The experts also said there was no basis to reports that “white fungus” …

Black fungus is notifiable disease, no hospital with capacity can deny treatment: Karnataka Minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus is notifiable disease, no hospital with capacity can deny treatment: Karnataka Minister

India TV News  

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Thursday said Mucormycosis or black fungus infection is now a notifiable disease and no hospital or medical centre having the capacity to provide treatment should deny admission to patients. Sudhakar, who is also in-charge of the Medical Education Department portfolio in a series of tweets said the treatment of post-covid Mucormycosis or black fungus …

COVID-19 news: Centre, states step up efforts to curb black fungus spread; 2.76 lakh fresh coronavirus cases
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 news: Centre, states step up efforts to curb black fungus spread; 2.76 lakh fresh coronavirus cases

Firstpost  

Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, and Assam governments on Thursday declared it as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 With cases of mucormycois or ‘black fungus’ reportedly crossing 7,000 across the country, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, and Assam governments on Thursday declared it a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. Black fungus …

150 admitted to ENT hospital with black fungus infection in Hyderabad
3 years, 7 months ago

150 admitted to ENT hospital with black fungus infection in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As many as 150 persons have been admitted with black fungus infection or mucormycosis at the Government ENT Hospital here in the last three days. Doctors say they have only 50 unoccupied beds and the hospital is now full with in-patients of black fungus infection. Those who were under home treatment and did not take steroids have also reported …

Tamil Nadu, Telangana Among Several States to Declare Black Fungus as Epidemic Amid Rising Cases, Deaths
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu, Telangana Among Several States to Declare Black Fungus as Epidemic Amid Rising Cases, Deaths

News 18  

The governments of Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Odisha, Telangana, Assam and Delhi on Thursday declared 'black fungus' or Mucormycois as a notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 after a number of people were found to be infected with the disease in these states leading deaths in several cases. “All government and private health facilities and medical colleges have to follow …

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 …

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