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Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) And COVID 19.

Catastrophic second wave of COVID 19 has left millions of people infected and dead. India is experiencing the world’s worst outbreak with not only rising COVID cases but also an alarming upsurge in a rare and potentially life-threatening fungal infection, Mucormycosis.

What is Mucormycosis?

According to CDC, Mucormycosis (black fungus) is a serious and rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These fungi live in the environment, particularly in soil and in decaying organic matter, such as fruits, vegetables, leaves, compost piles, or rotten wood.People can contract mucormycosis by coming in contact with the fungal spores in the environment. For example, by inhalation of spores, by swallowing spores. Additionally, mucormycosisis likely to develop on the skin when fungus enters the skin via scrape, cut, burn, or any other type of skin trauma or injury.

How is mucormycosis related to COVID 19?

This rare fungal infection usually affects people who suffer from long-term health issues and/or take medications that lower immunity. Mucormyosis can be life-threatening in diabetics and immunocompromised individuals, such as recipients of organ or stem transplants, long-term usage of steroids, post-surgery, and cancer.

When diabetes is poorly controlled, and blood sugar is high the tissues become relatively acidic, it creates a suitable condition for Mucorales fungi to grow. This has been identified as a risk factor for mucormycosis in India.  People with diabetes and obesity are expected to develop more severe Covid-19 infections. This means they’re more likely to receive corticosteroids, which are frequently used to treat Covid-19. But corticosteroids together with diabetes increase the risk of mucormycosis. Meanwhile, coronavirus can damage airway tissue and blood vessels, which could also increase susceptibility to fungal infection.

Moreover, damaged lungs and suppressed immune system as seen in the case of COVID-positive patients make sinuses and nose the most common site of mucormycosis manifestation. From there it can spread to the eyes, leading to blindness, or the brain, causing headaches, seizures, stroke, and even death in certain cases. A recent study showed 94% of people infected with mucormycosis had diabetes and poorly controlled diabetes in 67% people.

Furthermore, long-term ventilation reduces immunity and there are speculations of the fungus being transmitted by the humidifier water being given along with oxygen.

Is it contagious?

No, it’s not. It does not spread from one person to another.

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What are the symptoms?

You must visit your doctor if you experience the following symptoms;

Cough

Shortness of breath

fever

headache

nasal congestion, discharge.

sinus pain

blackened skin tissue

blisters

redness and swelling

ulcers

one side facial pain

loosening of teeth

blackish discoloration over the bridge of the nose

How is mucormycosis treated?

This includes antifungal medication, controlling blood sugar, urgent removal of dead tissue.

The outcome is poor in many patients affected with mucormyosis. Nearly half of the patients affected will die and many will sustain permanent damage to their health.

Can we prevent mucormycosis?

Yes, mucormycosis can be prevented. Vaccination can help, it will protect from infection, which in turn will protect immunity. A strong immunity system can keep mucrmycosis at bay. Awareness must be created regarding fungal infections,  diagnose them early, along with a focus on controlling diabetes and using corticosteroids wisely.

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Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) And COVID 19.

Catastrophic second wave of COVID 19 has left millions of people infected and dead. India is experiencing the world’s worst outbreak with not only rising COVID cases but also an alarming upsurge in a rare and potentially life-threatening fungal infection, Mucormycosis.

What is Mucormycosis ?

According to CDC, Mucormycosis (black fungus) is a serious and rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These fungi live in the environment, particularly in soil and in decaying organic matter, such as fruits, vegetables, leaves, compost piles, or rotten wood. People can contract mucormycosis by coming in contact with the fungal spores in the environment. For example, by inhalation of spores, by swallowing spores. Additionally, mucormycosisis likely to develop on the skin when fungus enters the skin via scrape, cut, burn, or any other type of skin trauma or injury.

How is mucormycosis related to COVID 19 ?

This rare fungal infection usually affects people who suffer from long-term health issues and/or take medications that lower immunity. Mucormyosis can be life-threatening in diabetics and immunocompromised individuals, such as recipients of organ or stem transplants, long-term usage of steroids, post-surgery, cancer.

When diabetes is poorly controlled, and blood sugar is high the tissues become relatively acidic, it creates a suitable condition for Mucorales fungi to grow. This has been identified as a risk factor for mucormycosis in India.  People with diabetes and obesity are expected to develop more severe Covid-19 infections. This means they’re more likely to receive corticosteroids, which are frequently used to treat Covid-19. But corticosteroids together with diabetes increase the risk of mucormycosis. Meanwhile, coronavirus can damage airway tissue and blood vessels, which could also increase susceptibility to fungal infection.

Moreover, damaged lungs and suppressed immune system as seen in the case of COVID-positive patients make sinuses and nose the most common site of mucormycosis manifestation. From there it can spread to the eyes, leading to blindness, or the brain, causing headaches, seizures, stroke, and even death in certain cases. A recent study showed 94% of people infected with mucormycosis had diabetes and poorly controlled diabetes in 67% people.

Furthermore, long-term ventilation reduces immunity and there are speculations of the fungus being transmitted by the humidifier water being given along with oxygen.

Note - Dr. Rahul Sawant is one of the Best Cardiologist in Pune. He is Interventional Cardiologist, MBBS, MD (Med) Pune, MRCP London, CCT Cardiology Cambridge UK. He is Director of Hridaymitra Cardia Clinic, Pune. He has rich experience with cardiology procedures and has performed around in excess of 5000 angiographies and in excess of 3,000 angioplasties.

Is it contagious ?

No, it’s not. It does not spread from one person to another.

What are the symptoms ? 

You must visit your doctor if you experience the following symptoms; Cough Shortness of breath fever headache nasal congestion, discharge. sinus pain blackened skin tissue blisters redness and swelling ulcers one side facial pain loosening of teeth blackish discoloration over the bridge of the nose 

How is mucormycosis treated ?

This includes antifungal medication, controlling blood sugar, urgent removal of dead tissue. The outcome is poor in many patients affected with mucormyosis. Nearly half of the patients affected will die and many will sustain permanent damage to their health. 

Can we prevent mucormycosis ? 

Yes, mucormycosis can be prevented. Vaccination can help, it will protect from infection, which in turn will protect immunity. A strong immunity system can keep mucrmycosis at bay. Awareness must be created regarding fungal infections,  diagnose them early, along with a focus on controlling diabetes and using corticosteroids wisely.

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Coronavirus black fungus infection symptoms | Mucormycosis: Early Signs, symptoms and everything we know about the deadly fungal infection

Coronavirus black fungus infection symptoms | Mucormycosis: Early Signs, symptoms and everything we know about the deadly fungal infection

Black fungus infection has officially been declared an epidemic in Rajasthan and several other states are recording an unproportionate number of cases, most of them linked to COVID complications. Now, while fungal infections aren’t exactly rare or new like COVID-19, the precedence of cases has gone high in recent times. The infection seems to be most impactful for those suffering from severe…

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The second wave of coronavirus is finally slowing down with daily cases in India dipping to below 2 lakhs, but new fungal infections have followed in its aftermath, the most recently reported one being the deadly "Yellow Fungus". 

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Coronavirus: 178 fresh covid-19 infections, one new black fungus case reported in J&K

Coronavirus: 178 fresh covid-19 infections, one new black fungus case reported in J&K

Coronavirus: 178 fresh covid-19 infections, one new black fungus case reported in J&K   Srinagar, Jan 3: Jammu and Kashmir reported 178 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. 70 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 108 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 341802. There was no death reported due to the…

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Black Fungus: What is a black fungus and why

Black fungus warnings have been issued across the country. Infection of this fungus is increasing in different parts of the country. Initially, the infection was more prevalent in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Thousands of deaths occurred. Several incidents in this regard have also been reported in West Bengal. Several patients are newly infected with the fungus while recovering from covid. Black fungus infection has now spread across the country. In such an emergency, the center has also declared this disease an epidemic. Authorities at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) have advised using steroids to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. As a result, it is essential to know what this black fungus is.

 What is black fungus?

 Corona patients have a type of fungal infection. His name is Black Fungus. In medical terms, this disease is called mucomycosis. When the body is weak, this fungus mainly nests. If corona patients stay in the ICU for too long or use steroids too much, their immunity decreases. In such cases, black fungus is entering the body. This fungus does not only spread among the patients. It does not. There is a risk of this infection if the human body has low immunity. Resistance to corona is declining. As a result, black fungus is more visible in the body of such patients. This is a rare infection. According to various studies, one out of every one million people could be infected with black fungus before the spread of coronavirus. The mortality rate from this disease is relatively high. Doctors say it is close to 50 percent.

 In which type of patient is this infection more common?

 The crisis is growing, especially among people with diabetes. People with cancer also have problems if they are infected with black fungus. All the diseases that weaken the body's immune system risk worsening the condition if there is pre-existing covid infection. As a result, doctors across the country are pleading to keep blood sugar levels low.

 Does the infection spread to any part of the body?

 Infections mainly spread to the sinuses, brain, and lungs. However, in some cases, it has been shown to affect the esophagus, skin, and other organs.

 What are the symptoms of this infection?

 Black spots on the nose, difficulty seeing, stuffy nose, runny nose are all symptoms of this disease. Dark phlegm comes out through the nose. The inside of the nose turns black. Mouth, cheek pain. In some cases, all those parts become numb. If the infection spreads more, chest pain and shortness of breath may also occur.

 Why reduce steroid use to control black fungus infection?

 Corona patients often have high blood sugar levels due to steroid use. Due to this, black fungus is getting a chance to stay in the body of that patient. Especially when the corona patient is recovering quite a bit, the symptoms of this new infection are appearing. It is therefore advisable to use fewer corona-treatment steroids. Doctors say the infection is most harmful to diabetic patients. It is difficult to get treatment if the infection is not caught early enough. This is because, in such patients, the infection can spread to the kidneys very quickly.

 How to be careful?

 In addition to diabetes, all covariant who have cancer, kidney disease, or liver problems should be careful. Not only during corona treatment but also after recovery.

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इंसानी शरीर में 80 तरह के फफूंद (Fungus) पाए जाते हैं. (प्रतीकात्मक तस्वीर: shutterstock) खून के संक्रमित हो जाने को टॉक्सेमिया कहते हैं. जिस मरीज की मौत हुई वे कोरोना संक्रमित तो थे ही, वे ब्लैक, व्हाइट और येलो फंगस से भी पीड़ित थे. इस बीच उन्हें टॉक्सेमिया ने भी घेर लिया था. गाजियाबाद. गाजियाबाद (Ghaziabad) में कोरोना वायरस (Coronavirus) से संक्रमित और ब्लैक, वाइट, येलो फंगस से पीड़ित 59…

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The new infection of covid is a black fungus and it is also known as mucormycosis. It is not rare because the cases of black fungus are increasing day by day and it can be seen in covid and post covid patients. There are so many people asked: “How does black fungus spread?” Wait we will tell you about it in detail. Till now, it has been a cause of disease and death of patients in transplants, ICUs, and immunodeficient patients for since long.

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What is black fungus and symptoms

Actually, Mucoromiasis is a disease related to fungus (black fungus) infection. This disease is spread by a kind of fungus. Spores or spores of this fungus are present in the environment. black fungus in ear. Usually black fungus is not a threat, but if the immunity system of the body is weak, then these diseases proves to be fatal. Sugar patients are the most victims of this disease. In this disease, fungal infection accumulates near the veins, due to which the eyesight gets lost. Black fungus infection has been observed more in corona-infected patients or corona-cured patients, or those who have low immunity. This infection is usually found in people whose body is very weak in fighting any disease or simply the immunity system is very useless.

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