In a massive boost to the fight against stroke, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Indian Stroke Association (ISA) released a Position Statement on Stroke
In a massive boost to the fight against stroke, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Indian Stroke Association (ISA) released a Position Statement on Stroke
Top doctor from AIIMS cautioned that Black Fungus can spread through air but people with strong immunity can fight it. Chances of entering into lungs are low.
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May 21, 2021 03:38 AM EDT
(Photo : Rebecca Conway/Getty Images) More woes for India as it now suffers a shortage of drugs to treat the Black Fungus, an infection detected among COVID-19 patients.
States in India have a crisis as the drug used to cure an infection increasing detected among patients is now in short supply, and health officials sound more frantic, reported CNN.
Shortage of black fungus drug gets serious
This infection called mucormycosis has been recognized before the pandemic even started. It seemed that the coronavirus triggers the infection, as it has infected not only COVID-19 patients but also those who survived the pandemic. Molds found in wet conditions develop it, impacting the respiratory tract, especially in significantly compromised immune systems.