Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi have identified new cases of fungal infection caused after a coronavirus infection that causes loss of sight, removal of the nose, jaw, or even death if not treated properly.
According to doctors, the yeast infection is caused by a rare killer fungus called Mucor. The fungus leads to a disease called mucormycosis or black fungus. This disease was previously called zygomycosis.
What Causes Black Fungus?
Black fungus is caused by molds called mucormycetes. These molds exist in the environment. “The frequency with which we are witnessing the appearance of Covid triggered mucormycosis with high morbidity and mortality is alarming. Early clinical suspicion of symptoms such as a blocked nose, swollen eyes or cheeks, and dry black crusts on the nose should prompt a biopsy and start antifungal therapy as soon as possible, ”Indian Express quoted Dr. Manish Munjal, Senior ENT Surgeon at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Common symptoms of black fungus
– One-sided facial swelling
– Headache
– Nasal or sinus congestion
– Black lesions on the bridge of the nose or the upper part of the mouth that quickly become more serious.
– Fever
– Loss of sight
How do people get black fungus disease?
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a group of molds called mucormycetes are responsible for causing this disease.
These fungal spores are present in the environment and commonly affect the sinuses or lungs.
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Who is most at risk of getting black fungus?
People with diabetes, kidney problems, cancer and other diseases related to the digestive system.
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