Black fungus outbreak in India - A direct consequence of COVID-19 surge: A myth or reality.

ABSTRACT: The deadly second wave of COVID-19 has seen an unprecedented surge in mucormycosis associated mortality in India, overwhelming the heath authorities with challenges beyond measure. Also known as black fungus, this life-threatening fungal infection usually manifests in the nose, spreads to the eyes, and in some cases also to the brain. Immune suppression, pre-existing conditions, prolonged and indiscriminate use of steroids, and unhygienic environments are some of the widely recognized risk factors for contracting black fungus in individuals recovered from COVID-19. However, diagnosis of the infection remains insufficient due to the lack a holistic understanding of the possible risks, symptoms, and exposure pathways and therefore no definite protocol exists for managing this fatal infection

SUBMITTER: Sharma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8816797 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature