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Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus infection, is a rare but fatal fungal infection.
New Delhi: Amid rising cases of black fungus in Delhi, some medical experts feel that unhygienic or re-using unwashed masks and “poorly ventilated rooms” could be contributing factor.
Medical professionals of numerous leading hospitals have revealed that many patients who have been infected by mucormycosis had a history of exhibiting poor hygienic practices, including wearing unwashed masks for a long time.
On the other hand, many medical experts said that there is no clinical evidence to make such claims.
A senior consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Dr Suresh Singh Naruka told PTI that the primary factor is irrational use of steroids .
Black Fungus: Medical experts suggest simple prevention tips to prevent the fungal infection - Health experts have revealed that a lot of patients who have been infected by mucormycosis had records of poor hygienic practices.
When India is struggling with increasing cases of Covid, black fungus aka Mucormycosis and white fungus cases have started to become a cause of concern. Know everything that you need to know here.
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Cases of black fungus are on the rise across states with many reporting deaths caused by the fungal infection. AIIMS has now issued guidelines to detect black fungus and steps to be taken in such situations.
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UPDATED: May 20, 2021 08:41 IST
AIIMS has released new guidelines for detection and care for cases of black fungus or mucormycosis. (PTI)
AIIMS has released new guidelines for detection and care for cases of black fungus or mucormycosis that has claimed the lives of several Covid patients across the country. The AIIMS Covid ward has also said that those with uncontrolled diabetes, patients who are on high doses of steroid are at high risk of catching the black fungus infection.
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