What is black fungus Infection in covid-19?
Mucormycosis, commonly known as Black fungus and zygomycosis, is caused by a group of mould called mucormycetes. Fungi present all where in the environment, When they release their spores and someone breathes these fungal spores, they are likely to get the infection. It is a serious and rare fungal infection striking those who is suffering from coronavirus in India.
The Black fungus affects the people whose immunity level is low mainly Covid patients. It also invades brain and become deadly in patients who have uncontrolled diabetes.
Symptom of Black fungus
- Sinus
- Excruciating headaches
- Vision impairment
- Confusion
- Fever
- Abdomenal pain
- Redness around eye and nose
How is it prevented and treated?
To prevent the disease blood glucose level should be monitored during post-covid discharge (also in diabetic patients). Antibiotics antifungal medicines should be used correctly.
Stay away from construction sites because fungus spreads more by dust, drink clean and pure water and Stay hydrated.
Black fungus attack on patients whose immunity level is low so, increase your immunity.