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.�