A Short Review on Mucormycosis
Corresponding Author(s) : M.Ravisankar
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): 2021 Volume - 9 Issue - 2
Abstract
Covid-19 triggered black fungus infection, which progressively rising in India. The fungal infection called mucormycosis is caused by a group of moulds called “mucormycetes” that are present in the air and cause difficulties in those with acute illnesses such as severe Covid, or in people with lesser immunity. They can beblow out in hospitals and homes by air humidifiers or oxygen tanks containing dirty water. So far, over 7,000 people have been infected with the disease and over 200 have lost their lives. Misapplication of steroids during Covid treatment was a major cause behind this infection. Patients who are diabetic or Covid positive and are taking steroids have an increased chance of contracting the infection. Amphotericin-B is a widely used drug to treat serious fungal infections and leishmaniasis and which plays a crucial role in treatment of black fungus.
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