Hospital staffer held for sale of fake Remdesivir worth Rs 30K
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Hospital staffer held for sale of fake Remdesivir worth Rs 30K. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 8 : The complicity of hospital staff in the black marketing of medicines and selling fake injections amid the Covid-19 crisis has shaken people s belief in the healthcare system in the national capital. The Nangloi police have uncovered a similar nexus where a person working as a dialysis staffer at a hospital in New Delhi s Shalimar Bagh area has been arrested for selling fake Remdesivir injections.
A whistleblower informed to the Nangloi police about the sale of such fake Remdesivir injections in the Shalimar Bagh hospital. When a victim dialled the accused hospital staffer telling him to provide Remdesivir for treatment of his uncle, he searched on the internet about procuring the injection. One person demanded to provide Remdesivir injections in the Rohini area. When the victim reac
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The fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body s immunity.
Explained: What is Mucormycosis or black fungus? Who is at high risk, and how can it be prevented?
Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, can turn dangerous if left untreated, doctors said on Friday amid reports of re-emergence of the rare deadly fungal infection among Covid-19 patients across hospitals in Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad.
The fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body s ability to fight germs and sickness.
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New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The complicity of hospital staff in the black marketing of medicines and selling fake injections amid the Covid-19 crisis has shaken people s belief in the healthcare system in the national capital. The Nangloi police have uncovered a similar nexus where a person working as a dialysis staffer at a hospital in New Delhi s Shalimar Bagh area has been arrested for selling fake Remdesivir injections.
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Covid: Black fungal infections can turn dangerous if left untreated
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Ahmedabad saw 25, Rajkot 10 cases of mucormycosis over past 2 months.. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 7 : Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, can turn dangerous if left untreated, doctors said on Friday amid reports of re-emergence of the rare deadly fungal infection among Covid-19 patients across hospitals in Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad.
The fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body s ability to fight germs and sickness.
What is Mucormycosis? Causes, symptoms, treatment of COVID-19 triggered rare deadly fungal infection
The common symptoms of the disease include headache, facial pain, nasal congestion, loss of vision or pain in the eyes, swelling in cheeks and eyes. Image for representation only. , File Photo
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Updated: May 7, 2021, 09:08 PM IST
Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, can turn dangerous if left untreated, doctors said on Friday amid reports of re-emergence of the rare deadly fungal infection among COVID-19 patients across hospitals in Delhi, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
The fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucromycetes . These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body s ability to fight germs and sickness.