This time Digital DeskAlthough the graph of coronavirus infection in the country is slowly declining, there are concerns about the number of deaths. In the midst of this anxiety, various types of fungal infections are increasing. After black-white-yellow, now another new infection is appearing. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the new fungus is named after Aspergillus. Aspigillosis (aspergillosis).

Who is infected with this fungus (aspergillosis)?
Dr Shital Mistry, an adviser to the Baroda district administration on covid, said pulmonary aspergillosis was particularly prevalent in patients with low immunity. However, sinus aspergillosis is rare. It is now seen in all patients who have cured or are undergoing covid. Although it is not as deadly as Black Fungus, it should not be ignored. The infection infects various parts of the body, including the lungs. Mucormycosis infections are still on the rise in the country. In the meantime, the doctors of Vadodara found this fungus. 7 people are being treated at the hospital due to new fungal infection.

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What are the symptoms?
According to doctors, aspagilosis spreads slowly throughout the patient’s body. This new fungus can damage various organs, including vision loss. There is also a risk of damage to body tissues. Symptoms include runny nose, headache and loss of sense of smell.

Whose risk is higher?
According to doctors, the fungus gets its energy from glucose. Thus, diabetic patients who are being given steroid treatment or covid patients with diabetes have a higher risk of this infection. Low counts of lymphocytes in the blood weaken the immune system and create a pathway for fungal infections. The incidence of fungal infections is increasing due to the use of steroids in the treatment of covid patients.