Here’s All You Need To Know About the Black Fungus Infection
                     The Questions We 
Should Ask about the 
Black Fungus Infection
The second wave of the Covid 19 virus-caused 
pandemic has turned out to be deadly, severely 
affecting the lives of many. And the worst part? 
The ones who are recovering from this infection 
are yet again exposed to another deadly 
infection. Black Fungus, otherwise known as 
Mucormycosis, was previously a rare – found, 
but rather dangerous infection.
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However, till the 22nd of May, based upon a 
statement released by Sadananda Gowda, the 
Union Minister of India, only in India there has been 
8848 reported cases of Mucormycosis or Black 
Fungus. According to another statement released 
by The Tribune, the central government of India has 
sought to speed up the process of allocation of 
Amphotericin – B, the key drug required for the 
treatment of Black Fungus.
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Let us share with you a few key facts about the Black 
Fungus or Mucormycosis:
What is the Black 
Fungus and What 
Causes It?
● According to the US centers for disease 
control and prevention, black fungus or 
Mucormycosis is a pretty rare condition 
of fungal infection. It is caused by 
micromycetes, which is a group of mold.
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● Previously, Black Fungus was prevalent 
in countries such as China and India. It 
is specifically common amongst 
patients who were suffering from 
diseases such as cancer, diabetes, or 
conditions that hampered one's 
immune system such as HIV AIDS.
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● In recent times, patients who have 
suffered from Covid 19 infection have 
been reported to be severely 
susceptible to Black Fungus, especially 
the ones who also have health issues 
that are comorbid such as cancer, 
diabetes, the ailment of heart or kidney.
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What Causes the Black 
Fungus to Enter the 
Body?
● According to an article reported in 
FirstPost, the reason for the sudden 
upsurge of Black Fungus cases in India is 
primarily the unhygienic system of 
supplying oxygen to the patients. Adding 
to it, the in-discriminated usage of steroids 
for treating Covid-19 cases played a big 
role in the spread of the black fungus.
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● The infection caused by Black Fungus 
is not contagious. It means that the 
disease does not spread from one 
person to the other in any way.
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What are the Symptoms 
of Black Fungus 
Infection?
● A few symptoms that are common 
amongst the patients suffering from Black 
Fungus include pain or feeling stuffiness on 
your nose; inflammation of the cheeks, a 
patch of fungus visibly spreading inside 
one's mouth; and swelling of one's eyelids.
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What are You Supposed 
to Do in Case You are 
Experiencing Any of the 
Symptoms?
● In case of any experience of the 
symptoms, make sure that you seek 
medical guidance immediately. The 
medical professionals will perform an MRI, 
CT scan, and an endoscopic evaluation of 
your nasal cavity, after which your infected 
nasal tissue is removed.
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At present it is not possible to ascertain 
when the shadow epidemic of Black 
Fungus will no longer pose a threat for 
mankind. However, more detailed 
knowledge about the vulnerabilities of the 
patients and timely diagnosis may 
somewhat help medical practitioners 
provide as much help to the patients as 
possible.
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