What is MUCORMYCOSIS? What are the sign and symptoms of black fungus? How to prevent and manage it?
What is mucormycosis? Mucormycosis, formerly known as zygomycosis, is a disease caused by the many fungi that belong to the fungal family “Mucorales”. Fungi in this family are usually found in the environment (for example, in soil) and often associated with decaying organic material such as fruit and vegetables. Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) – If Uncared For – May Turn Fatal Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who are on medication for other health problems that reduce their ability to fight environmental pathogens. Sinuses or lungs of such individuals get affected after fungal spores are inhaled from the air. This can lead to serious disease with a warning sign and symptoms as follows: Pain and redness around eyes and/or nose Fever Headache Coughing Shortness of breath Bloody vomits Altered mental status When To Suspect (In Covid-19 Patients, Diabetics Or Immunosuppressed Individuals)? Sinusitis – nasal blockage or congestion, nasal discharge (blackish/bloody),...