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 for it. Also, black fungus cases are not spotted in other COVID hit countries, but they are occurring only in India, he said. Dr Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, skull surgeon, Manipal Hospital made the presentation about mucormycosis at the meeting and felt the probable reasons for the surge in black fungus may be contamination, either due to low-quality cylinders or low-quality piping system at the ICU level in hospitals.

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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 …

HC Asks Centre for Report on Availability, Imports of Black Fungus Drug
3 years, 5 months ago

HC Asks Centre for Report on Availability, Imports of Black Fungus Drug

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file a status report on availability of Liposomal Amphotericin B – a drug used for treating patients of black fungus, which primarily affects those who have recovered from COVID-19. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh asked the Centre to also indicate the status of quantities of Liposomal …

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 …

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 …

Jharkhand on high alert as mucormycosis cases rise
3 years, 6 months ago

Jharkhand on high alert as mucormycosis cases rise

India TV News  

With a rise in mucormycosis or black fungus cases in Jharkhand, the state government has directed the health machinery to be on high alert and extend all possible care to the affected people, an official said on Saturday. "The state has thus far registered 26 deaths due to mucormycosis, while 50 people have recovered from it," Ravi Shankar Shukla, Mission …

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 …

Indore: 764 cases, 49 deaths reported due to Mucormycosis till now
3 years, 6 months ago

Indore: 764 cases, 49 deaths reported due to Mucormycosis till now

Hindustan Times  

As many as 764 cases of black fungus have been reported so far and 49 people have succumbed to the disease in Indore, informed Apoorva Tiwari, District Data Manager, Health Department, Indore. "Till now 764 cumulative cases of Mucormycosis or black fungus have been reported in Indore. 149 patients have been discharged and 49 people have succumbed to the disease," …

Busting Myth: Fungal Disease Reported During COVID Second Wave is Mucormycosis, Not Black Fungus
3 years, 6 months ago

Busting Myth: Fungal Disease Reported During COVID Second Wave is Mucormycosis, Not Black Fungus

News 18  

If black fungus had emotions, it would have been pained and hurt. As if the devastating second wave of COVID-19 was not enough, starting early May, reports of a new health condition with symptoms of fever—headache, cough, pain and redness around eye and nose—shortness of breath, black discolouration over nose, alternation in mental status such as confusion or forgetting things …

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 …

Black fungus found in brains of many patients in Indore hospital
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus found in brains of many patients in Indore hospital

India TV News  

Mucormycosis or black fungus has been detected in the brains of at least 15 per cent of patients admitted for the infection in Government Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, a senior doctor said on Monday. Some other experts said the initial symptoms of black fungus infection in the brain included headache and vomiting, with the patient later …

50 People Have Died Due to Black Fungus in Haryana, 650 More Receiving Treatment: CM Khattar
3 years, 6 months ago

50 People Have Died Due to Black Fungus in Haryana, 650 More Receiving Treatment: CM Khattar

News 18  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said 50 people have died due to black fungus in the state so far, while 650 more are undergoing treatment for the infection in various hospitals. Addressing the conference virtually, he said the government was procuring the injection used in treatment of black fungus while some stock was already available and was …

India receives consignment of 200,000 Amphotericin B doses used in black fungus treatment
3 years, 6 months ago

India receives consignment of 200,000 Amphotericin B doses used in black fungus treatment

India TV News  

A consignment of 200,000 AmBisome, used in black fungus treatment reached India early on Sunday. "Another consignment of AmBisome from @GileadSciences, used in Black Fungus treatment, reaches India. Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, has wreaked havoc across India, especially in COVID-19 patients who have been administered heavy doses of steroids to treat the infection. Image Source : ANI Consignment …

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. …

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 …

Can spurt in black fungus cases be blamed on industrial oxygen cylinders, dirty water in humidifiers?
3 years, 6 months ago

Can spurt in black fungus cases be blamed on industrial oxygen cylinders, dirty water in humidifiers?

India Today  

At a time when several secondary fungal infections are being reported among those recovering or recovered from Covid-19, especially black fungus, there's a debate on whether unhygienic delivery of oxygen to patients could be a potential cause behind such cases. While uncontrolled diabetes and use of high dose steroids, which suppress immunity, have been identified as the primary factors behind …

Black Fungus swamps Gujarat and Maharashtra
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Fungus swamps Gujarat and Maharashtra

India Today  

With 2,281 confirmed cases of mucormycosis on May 24, Gujarat tops the chart for these cases in India, followed closely by Maharashtra with 2,000 cases. As of May 24, Gujarat has reported 250 deaths caused by the fungal infection, the highest in the country, with most cases coming from Ahmedabad, Surat and Rajkot. Other states, including Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh …

A tale of two infections
3 years, 7 months ago

A tale of two infections

Hindustan Times  

The life-threatening infection, mucormycosis, informally referred to as the black fungus, is currently raging as a part of the aggressive second wave of Covid-19. The high mortality rates associated with mucormycosis are reflective not only of the aggressive nature of the infection, but also of the dysregulated innate immune response seen in Covid-19 as well as the cytokine storm observed …

ICMR study found no black fungus cases after first wave
3 years, 7 months ago

ICMR study found no black fungus cases after first wave

Hindustan Times  

A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research, released on Monday, said that there were no instances of mucormycosis, in 10 hospitals where researchers tracked secondary bacterial and fungal infections in Covid-19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic. The study was conducted between June and August last year, on 17,534 patients in 10 hospitals and its findings …

"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 …

Estimates 400 Patients To Be Affected With Mucormycosis(Black Fungus) Every Week, Karnataka Govt Tells High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Estimates 400 Patients To Be Affected With Mucormycosis(Black Fungus) Every Week, Karnataka Govt Tells High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government has requested the Government of India for an allocation of 20,000 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B, which is used for the treatment of black fungal infection, estimating that more than 400 patients will be affected with black fungal infection, every week. In its written submission filed before the Karnataka High Court the state government has said "The …

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: 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 …

[Mucormycosis Outbreak In UP] Plea Before Allahabad HC Seeks Declaration Of Black Fungus As An Epidemic, Guidelines For Altering Covid Treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

[Mucormycosis Outbreak In UP] Plea Before Allahabad HC Seeks Declaration Of Black Fungus As An Epidemic, Guidelines For Altering Covid Treatment

Live Law  

While stressing on the need to ensure integrated and coordinated treatment of Mucormycosis or black fungus, a plea has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking its intervention to declare it an epidemic in the State, and to put judicial machinery in motion with respect to the current situation.The application has sought directions to the State of UP to …

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, …

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 …

Production of black fungus drug to be ramped up over next month amid shortage
3 years, 7 months ago

Production of black fungus drug to be ramped up over next month amid shortage

India Today  

As cases of mucormycosis, commonly known as ‘black fungus’, surge across India, many parts of the country are facing a shortage of Amphotericin B. Symptoms to look out for According to the taskforce’s advisory, mucormycosis should be suspected in a patient when the following symptoms occur, Sinusitis — nasal blockage or congestion, nasal discharge Local pain on the cheekbone, one-sided …

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. …

White Fungus Case Reported in Jabalpur, Doctor Says It's Common and Curable
3 years, 7 months ago

White Fungus Case Reported in Jabalpur, Doctor Says It's Common and Curable

News 18  

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 …

West Bengal Reports First Black Fungus Death as 32-Yr-Old Woman Succumbs to Infection
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal Reports First Black Fungus Death as 32-Yr-Old Woman Succumbs to Infection

News 18  

A 32-year-old woman died of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus infection, becoming the first death due to the disease in West Bengal, a state health department official said on Saturday. At present, five patients are undergoing treatment for the disease in the state and all of them are from neighbouring Bihar and Jharkhand, the official said adding, “We are …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Probe link between Black Fungus, use of zinc in treatment of Covid patients: Experts
3 years, 7 months ago

Probe link between Black Fungus, use of zinc in treatment of Covid patients: Experts

India Today  

Nearly 9,000 cases of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus among Covid-19 patients have been reported from across India as of May 22. 'Link between Mucormycosis, zinc must be probed' However, experts say the government must explore other reasons behind the surge in cases of Black Fungus in parts of the country. Former president of the Indian Medical Association, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan …

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 …

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