729 Beside Black Fungus cases, White and Yellow fungus infections too were reported from different parts of the country recently, which scientists say are also mucormycosis. File Photo
New Delhi, May 25
Amid rising mucormycosis cases among Covid patients and those who have recovered from it, epidemiologists Tuesday advised people to not get panicked by the colour of the fungus causing it, and underlined the importance of analysing the kind of infection, its causes and associated risk-factors.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan had said on Monday that 18 states have reported 5,424 cases of mucormycosis, a life-threatening infection, prevalent among Covid-19 patients and those who recovered from the viral disease.
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How is Yellow Fungus more dangerous than White and Black Fungus?
When the second wave of covid is ravaging the country, the challenges are getting and bigger and bigger with each passing day. After Black Fungus and White Fungus, another rare fungal infection has been detected called the Yellow Fungus. It is said to be more dangerous than black and white as it takes more time to heal, the symptoms are very common and the initial tests appear to be normal. Cleanliness is very important to avoid this disease, as the infection starts off due to poor hygiene.
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Black and White Fungus, Now India is Reporting Cases Of Yellow Fungus May 25, 2021, 13:11 IST
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