Black Fungus declared epidemic in some states; Delhi HC inquires about drug supply
Black Fungus declared epidemic in some states; Delhi HC inquires about drug supply
India is witnessing an escalation in the cases of Mucormycosis, commonly known as ‘Black Fungus’, an invasive fungal infection in Covid-19 patients. It has added another element of concern with the shortage of supply of Amphotericin-B, the liposomal drug used in battling the fungal infection.
Lalit Kumar
Covid-19
With the surge in COVID cases, the country is also witnessing an escalation in the cases of Mucormycosis, commonly known as ‘Black Fungus’, an invasive fungal infection in Covid-19 patients. Recently, it has added another element of concern with the shortage of supply of Amphotericin-B, the liposomal drug used in battling the fungal infection. Several states in the country are witnessing a surge in the cases of black fungus or mucormycosis. some states have declared it an epidemic while some states are facing shortages of medical aid for treating the patients of black fungus.