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Read more about What is mucormycosis, the deadly fungal infection among Covid patients on Business Standard. Cases of mucormycosis in Covid patients are on the rise in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and the southern states of India. All you need to know about the black fungus, its symptoms, treatment & more
Black Fungus Causing Eyesight Loss In COVID-19 Patients, 8 Dead
As India fights its toughest battle against the ferocious second wave of coronavirus, cases of Mucormycosis or black fungus, a serious but rare fungal infection, are on the rise among COVID-19 survivors in the country, causing blindness or other serious health complications.
Mathur Savani, chairman of Surat-based Kiran Super Multi-speciality Hospital, said Mucormycosis patients are coming to his hospital from many parts of Gujarat. He further added, “Fifty Mucormycosis patients are being treated and 60 more are awaiting treatment. Almost seven such patients have already lost their eyesight,” he said.
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