A second epidemic broke out earlier this year. It was the sound of the epidemic of Black fungus or Mucormycosis. This fungal infection affected thousands of Covid-19 patients in India. This infection can lead to death at more than half the rate if left untreated. The Indian government increased surveillance as the number of cases began to rise. Late June saw 40,845 cases of mucormycosis. Most affected the sinuses, brain , and nasal passages. 85.5 percent of patients were in recovery from Covid-19, and over 3,000 people had died. To stop the spread of Covid-19, strict surveillance was required. The Indian Council of Medical Research issued guidelines to help in the early detection of the disease. This is a list that you should keep in mind when preventing mucormycosis.
Black Fungus Mucormycosis, also known as rare fungal infections, is an example. Mucormycetes are a grouping of fungi that can infect it. If not treated properly, it can become fatal. These fungi are found in all parts of nature, including soil and decaying organic material. The fungus may grow in the brain, sinuses, skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal (GI) system. Black Fungus treatment requires multidisciplinary approaches. Depending on the severity and varsity of the infection, it may include eye surgeons, ENT specialized physicians, general surgeons, and neurosurgeons. As an antifungal medicine, it requires the Amphotericin B injection.
If:
They have uncontrolled diabetes
These patients are those who have been treated with igh doses of steroids for a prolonged period of time.
Steroids cause a weak immune system.
They receive oxygen support
They are admitted to the ICU for prolonged periods of time.
If they have co-morbidities/cancer/post organ transplant
Black Fungus infection symptoms and warning signs
Atypical black discharge, crusty dryness or bleeding from the nose
Eye and/or headache
Blockage of the Nasal
Eye swelling, double vision loss, eye-redness and eye-redness, difficulty closing the eyes, inability to lift the eyes, prominent of the eye
Tingling sensation and facial numbness
Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth
Do it!
Control blood sugar levels
After covid-19 recovery, monitor blood glucose levels
Use steroids sparingly
Use clean, sterile water to humidify your room during oxygen therapy
Using antibiotics/antifungals judiciously
Don't
Don't miss warning signs and symbols
However, not all blocked noses are caused by mucormycosis. These can also be caused by bacterial sinusitis.
Do not hesitate to get aggressive treatment for symptoms in order to detect the infection (KOH staining, microscopy culture, MALDI-TOF).
Don't lose the crucial moment to initiate treatment
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