Spread is due to global warming, meaning more hot areas for the fungus to grow A deadly fungal infection is spreading across the US — and scientists believe it is due to climate change. The fungus thrives in warm, dry environments and was dubbed Valley Fever because 97 percent of cases are found in Arizona and California. When humans or …
According to CDC, mucormycosis is not contagious, and usually occurs when someone inhales the fungal spores directly. Mucormycosis, a type of rare but deadly black fungal infection has been found in patients recovering from COVID-19 and is being referred to as COVID-19 triggered mucormycosis in this context. Mucormycosis history in India Though these cases are currently emerging in the aftermath …