Across the country, there are now fears of corona as well as black fungus. Because, Corona is now a known enemy. But Black Fungus! Many people know nothing about it. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated in Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. Basically, this fungus (Black Fungus) is nesting in the body of those who have very low immunity.
However, VK Pal, a member of the health department of the policy commission, said on Friday that infection with black fungus was not uncommon. It has nothing special to do with Kovid. It usually attacks people with high blood pressure or diabetes. It is not associated with covid infection.
On the other hand, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. Living in the surrounding environment. When the seeds of this fungus (Black Fungus) enter the body through inhalation from the air, it attacks the sinuses or lungs the most. As a result of its attack, cuts and burns remain on the skin. The virus (Black Fungus) plays a vital role in patients undergoing lung transplants or ICUs.
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According to VK Pal, “Black fungus lives in wet places. Patients without diabetes are less likely to be infected. There have been reports of black fungus infections in covid patients, but I would like to point out that no major infections have occurred yet. We are trying to control the infection from all levels. ” VK Pal said that the infection of this black fungus is completely preventable and there is no reason to worry if the diabetes is under control.
The main symptoms of this disease are nasal congestion, black pus-like discharge from the nose, pain in the jaw, dark spots on the nose.
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Ways to prevent infection?
1. Controlling the blood glucose level of a patient with corona.
2. Use of certain amounts of steroid drugs.
3. Drink purified water.
4. Proper use of anti-biotic and anti-fungal drugs.
5. Giving amphotericin-B injection to a patient infected with ‘mucormycosis’.