The government blames steroid use for fungal infections. But experts say other aspects need to be considered. According to them, the application of zinc in the treatment of corona patients needs to be stopped immediately. According to Rajiv Jayadevan, former president of IMA, the presence of metals like zinc or iron in the body is a favorable environment for fungal infections. It is necessary to find out if there is any connection between mucorrhoea and zinc at all.
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Some experts believe that the cause of the black fungus may be the use of industrial oxygen instead of medical oxygen. Many are also blaming co-morbidity. However, according to them, it is also true that the emphasis should not be on anti-fungal treatment alone. The spread of black fungus requires skilled mycologists and a team of biomechanical engineers.
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