‘Black Fungus’ is New Challenge after Corona, Damage Organs Completely…
The whole world is battling the coronavirus, eagerly waiting for the vaccine, but before that the world has faced a new and very dangerous challenge. Its name is Black Fungus.
- Black fungus cases found in Delhi in early December
- After that, some cases also came in Ahmedabad in Gujarat
- Dangerous because 54 percent of its patients die
Actually, this new disease is occurring in patients recovering from the corona. If caution is not taken, then it can happen to anyone. According to the media report, black fungus is so dangerous that it has to be amputated to the limbs of patients to save their lives.
The surprising and worrying thing is that at the beginning of December, its cases have come to Delhi. After this, the government has issued an advisory after such cases also came up in Ahmedabad. Something similar has also happened in Rajasthan and Punjab.
Patients have died in some cities at these places, while doctors have to remove their eyes or other organs to save the lives of some patients. Black fungus is said to be extremely dangerous with such results.
What is Black fungus?
It is a fungal disease which is caused by a fungal named Mucharamiosis.
Who has to fear?
It is more likely to occur in those people who are already suffering from some disease.
Taking medicines that reduce the immunity of the body or reduce the strength to fight other diseases of the body. It can occur in any part of the body.
Why and how dangerous is black fungus?
- A black fungus that is present in the environment reaches our body through breath.
- If there is a wound in the body or if it is burnt somewhere, then the infection spreads from there to the body.
- If it is not identified in the early stages, then the eyes can get affected.
- The part of the body in which this fungus is spread, that part of the body can rot.
Where is a black fungus found?
Although it is a rare infection, it can live anywhere in the environment, it is found in the ground and rotting organic matter, such as leaves, rotten wood, and compost manure.
What are the symptoms of black fungus?
Swelling of the face, headache, nasal congestion, vomiting, fever, chest pain, congestion, the upper part of the mouth, or black sores in the nose.
What is the corona connection to black fungus?
By the way, it happens to people who have diabetes, cancer and who have had an organ transplanted, who have been taking steroids for a long time, or who have a skin injury, it can also happen to a premature baby.
At the same time, the immune system of those who have been corona is also weakened. If a high diabetic patient develops a corona, then his immune system becomes more vulnerable. In such people, there is a greater possibility of spreading black fungus infection. Steroids are given to corona patients. In such a situation, the immunity of the patient is reduced.
How dangerous is this fungus?
Experts do not consider it contagious, that is, it does not spread from one patient to another. But it is so dangerous that 54 percent of its patients die.
It kills off any part of the body. In such a situation, if its effect occurs in the head, many types of diseases occur, including brain tumors.
How to avoid black fungus?
Stay away from the construction site, do not go to the dusty area, wear full sleeves gloves while gardening or farming, wear masks, avoid going to places where there is water leakage, where drainage water is collected.
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