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What is the News? Doctors in Delhi are witnessing a rise in cases of Covid-19 induced Black Fungus Infection.
About Black Fungus Infection:
- Firstly, Black Fungus infection is also known as Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis).
- Secondly, it is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds are present naturally in the environment.
- Thirdly, mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body’s ability to fight germs and sickness.
- Fourthly, ymptoms of the disease are face numbness, nose obstructions on one side, swelling in the eyes, or pain.
- Fifthly, the infection can occur in almost any part of the body. However, the infection is not contagious. This means that it cannot transmit between people or between people and animals.
- Sixthly, treatment of this infection is possible with prescription antifungal medicine. If not detected early, the infection can be fatal. It can also lead to loss of vision or jaw in others.
Note: Use of steroids in the treatment of Covid-19 infection plus diabetes as co-morbidity could be the reason for a rise in the number of black fungus infections again.
Source: Indian Express
