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Steroids Contraindicated for Mild COVID-19 Patients by Angela Mohan on May 25, 2021 at 11:55 AM
High blood sugar, steroid usage and being COVID-19 positive could increase the risk of getting mucormycosis. So, diabetic patients should regularly monitor and control their blood sugar levels.
Mucormycosis or black fungus infection is not a new disease and it was reported even before the pandemic. Its incidence, however, was very low. Now, owing to Covid-19, this rare but fatal fungal infection is being reported in large numbers.
The Coronavirus Disease Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) is being seen in patients who are either recovering or have recovered from Covid-19.