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What is Black fungus? When it started? Who was the first person to get affected by it? Symptoms of Black fungus? Precautions to be taken for black fungus?

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Answer 1

The black fungus that invades the brain is being increasingly seen in vulnerable patients in India as the health system continues to struggle amid the pandemic.

This infection caused by a group of fungi called mucormycetes. These are ubiquitous in the environment and can often be seen on rotting food. Despite being common in the environment, it doesn’t cause infection in humans as our immune cells can easily fight such pathogens

Answer 2

Mucormycosis, commonly called black fungus, is a serious and rare fungal infection affecting those suffering from coronavirus in India.

The black fungus that invades the brain is being increasingly seen in vulnerable patients in India as the health system continues to struggle amid the pandemic.

This infection caused by a group of fungi called mucormycetes. These are ubiquitous in the environment and can often be seen on rotting food. Despite being common in the environment, it doesn’t cause infection in humans as our immune cells can easily fight such pathogens.

Odisha has detected its first case of mucormycosis or 'black fungus' in a 71-year-old Covid-19 patient with a known history of uncontrolled diabetes, officials said, news agency PTI reported. On Friday Niti Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul had said that mucormycosis cases were being found in coronavirus patients. Maharashtra, Gujarat have reported a rise in cases of the rare but potentially fatal infection.

Symptoms :

• Excruciating headaches
• Vision impairment
• Swelling in the cheeks, eyes or parts of the face
• Altered mental state, confusion
• Blackish discolouration around the bridge of the nose