The development is the part of action being taken in the wake of a rising number of mucormycosis (black fungus) cases in the national capital. There have been regular alarms from experts, who blame the indiscriminate use of steroids among Covid patients for the spike in black fungus cases.The
Varanasi: Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, toll went up to 19 with two more patients succumbing to the infection at the Banaras Hindu Uni.
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Small Number Of Black Fungus Cases Reported In Egypt
Egypt said cases of Black Fungus have been reported but in very small numbers and are being dealt with.
Egypt said cases of Black Fungus have been reported but in very small numbers and are being dealt with.
The life-threatening condition, known as mucormycosis, is relatively rare but doctors suspect that the sudden increase in the infection in India could further complicate the fight against the pandemic.
Treatment of the people affected by cases in Egypt began after consultations with otolaryngologists, neurologists, and also ophthalmologists, said Dr. Ehab Kamal, assistant for medical education to the minister of health during a press conference on Monday.
There may have been a decrease in cases of coronavirus infections in Delhi but hundreds of people are still suffering from black fungus. According to the Delhi government, medicines were being made available to it in a limited quantity by the Central government.Givi