Mumbai reports first case of black fungus of 2022 - Everything you need to know - According to doctors, the overall rate of mortality for Mucormycosis is 50 per cent and it may be triggered by the usage of steroids
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As the country deals with the second wave of covid 19, the pandemic has seen rising cases of black fungus, white fungus and yellow fungus. Medical experts have been on their toes to help people and expose them to correct information. However, misinformation and fake news keep creeping up from different corners. Of late, several WhatsApp forwards and social media posts claimed that Black Fungus can spread through farm chickens.
Turns out, there s no truth to it. There is no scientific evidence that the infection can spread from chickens to humans. The piece was categorised as fake by verified Twitter account, PIB Fact Check, which counters misinformation on government policies and schemes.
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The government on Tuesday imposed curbs on export of Amphotericin-B injections that are used for treatment of mucormycosis or black fungus infections.
The government on Tuesday imposed curbs on export of Amphotericin-B injections that are used for treatment of mucormycosis or black fungus infections. According to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), export of the injections have been put in the restricted category.Â
This means that an exporter would need permission or licence from the directorate for its outbound shipments. The export of Amphotericin-B injections. is restricted, with immediate effect, it said.
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CHANDIGARH: It is an opportunistic fungal infection that mostly invades whose immunity is heavily compromised. It can become widespread with the excessive use of anti-bacterial and antifungal agents in people with carcinomas, transplantation and lifestyle diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes. During Covid-19 there is excessive use of steroids, which can increase the blood glucose levels and allow the fungus to invade.
What are the symptoms?
Nasal blockage or congestion, blackish or bloody nasal discharge, local pain on the cheekbone, one-sided facial pain, numbness or swelling, blurred or double vision with pain, blackish discolouration over bridge of nose or palate, chest pain, pleural effusion, worsening of respiratory symptoms.