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Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus infection, is a rare but fatal fungal infection.
New Delhi: Amid rising cases of black fungus in Delhi, some medical experts feel that unhygienic or re-using unwashed masks and “poorly ventilated rooms” could be contributing factor.
Medical professionals of numerous leading hospitals have revealed that many patients who have been infected by mucormycosis had a history of exhibiting poor hygienic practices, including wearing unwashed masks for a long time.
On the other hand, many medical experts said that there is no clinical evidence to make such claims.
A senior consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Dr Suresh Singh Naruka told PTI that the primary factor is irrational use of steroids .
Dr Uma Kumar, head of rheumatology at AIIMS, reasoned, “We have used steroids for weeks, months and in some cases, years, but in my career, I hadnt seen such a rise in black fungus cases. There has to be other factors involved, and they should be investigated.”
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said dedicated centres will be set up for the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis cases at three city government-run hospitals.
He made the announcement after discussing the rise in black fungus cases with officials and specialists at a meeting in Delhi. Three important decisions were taken at the meeting. Centres will be set up at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital for treatment of black fungus, the CM tweeted.
The drugs used in the treatment of the fungal infection will be arranged in enough quantity and awareness will be created among people for prevention against the disease, he said.