Description

Cases of mucormycosis, or "black fungus," a potentially serious condition that causes blurred or double vision, chest pain and breathing difficulties, have surged in India, mostly among COVID-19 patients. At least 8,848 such cases have been found across the country as of May 21, according to the govt

If the fungus goes in through a cut or a burn, it can cause local infections. But if it goes in through the sinus, it can affect the eyes and eventually, the brain, leading to a fatal situation. Black fungus commonly affects the sinuses or lungs after a person inhales fungal spores in the air, and can also affect the skin following a surface injury like a cut or burn. Symptoms depend on where in the body the fungus is growing, but can include facial swelling, fever, skin ulcers and black lesions in the mouth.

What does black fungus do?

The Health Minister added that the medicines to treat the infection cannot be purchased from medical stores as this cannot be treated at home

Can you get black fungus without Covid?

YES. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection mostly found in patients with compromised immune systems.

Which injection is used for black fungus?

Drugs being used in treatment Doctors are currently using Liposomal Amphotericin B for treating black fungus infections. As many as 20 vials of this injection are required to treat each infected person.