Black Fungus, symptoms and risk of COVID 19

Black Fungus & COVID-19

👉 What is Black Fungus?

Black Fungus or Mucus infection: Fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called micromyosis. These molds cover the entire environment. Mucosal disease or black fungus mainly affects those who have health problems or those who are taking drugs by reducing the body's ability to fight germs and diseases.

👉 Types of fungal infections that can occur with COVID-19

According to Medicelnet, two of the most common fungal infections are aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis. Others include mucus, histoplasmosis, and Candida auris infections. Fungal infections are caused by fungal infections in the air.

Aspergillosis: Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a type of mold (fungus). Diseases caused by aspergillosis infections usually affect the respiratory system but their symptoms and severity vary widely. The mold that triggers illnesses, Aspergillus, is everywhere - inside and outside the home.

Invasive candidiasis: Invasive candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast. It is a kind of fungus called Candida. Acute yeast infection is a serious infection that can affect the blood, heart, brain, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body, as opposed to yeast infections of the mouth and throat (known as "yeast infections") or vaginal "yeast infections."

👉 Symptoms of fungal infection with COVID-19

Fever

Cold

Clean the nose

Headache

Weakness of breath

👉 Can Covid-19 and Black Fungus be transmitted simultaneously in the body?

The world is battling the deadly coronavirus and so far India has become a country with the second highest number of COVID-19 positives in the world. It became the latest outbreak of the epidemic as a second wave of coronaviruses reached record highs last month. The virus has not only affected the lives of millions of people, it has put a huge strain on India's healthcare system.

The virus is running its grip in such a way that it is facing new challenges every day. A new symptom has emerged which is causing anxiety among the people. Unexpectedly, the black fungus infection has been linked to Covid-19 and has started treatment in various hospitals across the country.

Can you get rid of both black fungus and COVID-19 at the same time? According to a report by MedicineNet, COVID-19 as well as fungal infections can occur, especially in people whose condition is very critical and who have been placed in the ICU. Or those who have existing Cumberbdty like diabetes or HIV.

COVID-19 increases the risk of symptoms for fungal infections and in some cases has been shown to be fatal. In many cases the fungal infection occurs after recovery from Covid-19. Many cases of black fungus have been reported in India. Medical experts around the world are working hard to prevent the spread of the fungus. We can defend the disease if we take care with an early diagnosis and treatment.

In this regard, the AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in Delhi has published a new guideline for understanding the transmission of black fungus.

👉 Who is more prone to be infected by Black Fungus?

1. According to the guidelines published by AIIMS, diabetic patients whose sugar levels are not under control are at increased risk of contracting black fungus. Patients with steroid diabetes or tossilizumab are also at increased risk of developing black fungus or mycobacterium tuberculosis.

2. Cancer patients or those who have been suffering from various diseases for a long time are more likely to be infected by black fungus.

3. Patients who take high doses of steroids for long periods are at increased risk for fungal infections.

4. The physical condition of many is becoming extremely critical after being infected with corona. They must be provided oxygen anyhow. All of these patients are more likely to be infected by black fungus.

In this case, the guideline published by AIIMS states that those who are at high risk of contracting black fungus should undergo regular physical examinations. Patients who are discharged from the hospital without coronation should also be monitored. AIIMS has advised the eye specialists to take special care in this matter.

👉 How do you know if you have been infected with black fungus?

Take special care of newly coronated patients. Consult a doctor as soon as you see these symptoms.

1. In this case, abnormal black fluid or blood may leak out of the nose. This is a sign to be infected with black fungus infection.

2. Nasal congestion or difficulty breathing. Symptoms of black fungus include headaches or pain when opening and closing the eyes, redness of the eyes or loss of vision.

3. You have to be careful when you feel numbness in the face.

4. If you feel trouble in opening your mouth or having difficulty chewing, then you should be careful. It is also a sign of black fungus infection.

5. Be careful if the nose, cheeks, or around the eyes become black or pale or painful. Black spots may form in the face. Sometimes it has been noticed that unnatural swelling occurs inside the mouth, palms, and teeth or inside the nose. All these are the symptoms of being infected with black fungus.

👉 What is the best way to avoid being infected by black fungus?

The guidelines published on behalf of AIIMS state,

1. If any of the above symptoms appear, you should seek the advice of an ENT doctor, ophthalmologist or any other specialist.

2. Whenever symptoms of black fungus would be appeared, the advice of the doctors should be followed. Try to keep blood sugar under control.

3. Must take regular medication. The physical situation must be taken care of. It is also important to keep a notice on whether any other symptoms are occurring.

4. Do not take steroids or antibiotics or antifungal drugs on your own without consulting a doctor.

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