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. ALSO WATCH | Why is black fungus infecting many Covid-19 patients in India?

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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

News 18  

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 …

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 …

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

Jharkhand on high alert as mucormycosis cases rise

Hindustan Times  

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. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection leading to prolonged morbidity and even mortality among Covid-19 patients. "The state has thus far registered 26 …

MP: 23 mucormycosis patients develop mild adverse reaction to new treatment injection
3 years, 6 months ago

MP: 23 mucormycosis patients develop mild adverse reaction to new treatment injection

India Today  

At Bundelkhand Medical College in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, 23 mucormycosis patients developed mild adverse reactions after being administered the new amphotericin B lipid complex injections. The Madhya Pradesh government had on Sunday sent 120 amphotericin B lipid complex injections for the treatment of 37 mucormycosis patients admitted at BMC. Of the 25 patients, 23 developed symptoms including mild …

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 …

DC Impact: Restrictions on black fungus medicine removed in Andhra Pradesh
3 years, 6 months ago

DC Impact: Restrictions on black fungus medicine removed in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: Responding to a news item published on Friday in these columns on difficulties being faced in obtaining drugs, such as amophotericin B injections, district authorities have said they are easing the process for hospitals and patients to secure these medicines. As per the statement, the health, medical and family welfare department had issued guidelines for issue of drugs for …

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," …

Adequate Arrangements to Tackle Black Fungus Cases, Says Haryana CM Khattar
3 years, 6 months ago

Adequate Arrangements to Tackle Black Fungus Cases, Says Haryana CM Khattar

News 18  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Saturday said the state government has made adequate arrangements to tackle the black fungus outbreak, adding the daily increase in cases has stablised over the past three days. After a programme here on the World Environment Day, he said that about 600 black fungus or mucormycosis patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals across …

Make Black Fungus Injections Free, Priyanka Gandhi Urges PM Modi
3 years, 6 months ago

Make Black Fungus Injections Free, Priyanka Gandhi Urges PM Modi

News 18  

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide free injections required for the treatment of black fungus, besides asking the government to share the number of the patients who are suffering from the infection. In an appeal to the Prime Minister, the Congress leader said that the government should make adequate arrangement …

Delhi recorded 1,044 mucormycosis cases, 89 deaths till Wednesday: Health Min Satyendar Jain
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi recorded 1,044 mucormycosis cases, 89 deaths till Wednesday: Health Min Satyendar Jain

India TV News  

Delhi recorded 1,044 cases of mucormycosis or black fungus and 89 deaths due to the infection till Wednesday, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said if the city government could not ensure that people get both doses of COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin within the stipulated time, it should not have started so many vaccination centres with …

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: 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 …

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

India TV News  

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. Earlier on Thursday, Health Minister Anil Vij had directed officials to increase the number of beds in all government medical colleges of the state from 20 …

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 …

Mucormycosis: What it is, and why it is associated with diabetes | The Hindu In Focus Podcast
3 years, 6 months ago

Mucormycosis: What it is, and why it is associated with diabetes | The Hindu In Focus Podcast

The Hindu  

India has so far recorded close to 12,000 cases of mucormycosis, or black fungus infection as it is commonly known. While the increased use of steroids, which are needed for the treatment of severely ill COVID-19 patients, is being cited as one possible reason, experts have also said that a majority of cases are seen in those with poorly-controlled diabetes. …

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 …

Black fungus: 14 cases reported in Gurugram in last 24 hours
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus: 14 cases reported in Gurugram in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Cases of black fungus are increasing in Gurugram with every passing day. During the past 24 hours the district health department has confirmed 14 new cases of the infection. The city has recorded four suspected deaths due to black fungus in Gurugram. Dr Amitabh Malik, Chief, ENT department, Paras Hospital, Gurugram said, this infection is happening to many diabetes patients …

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 …

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 …

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, 6 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 …

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 …

Colour Classification of Fungal Infection Misleading, Says AIIMS Director
3 years, 7 months ago

Colour Classification of Fungal Infection Misleading, Says AIIMS Director

News 18  

As cases of black fungus continue to witness a rise in India, experts said that colour labelling of the fungus was misleading as the colour of fungus could be seen differently if it developed in different areas. Fungal infection is not a communicable disease and its colour could vary for different areas, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Monday. …

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: 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 …

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 …

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