Black Fungus Faq's

What is Black Fungus?

Black fungus is also called as 'Mucormycosis'.

• Microorganisms can be divided into six major types: bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. Whereas corona is a virus, Mucormycosis is a fungi.

Where does black fungus come from?

• The origin of this  fungi is from soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables.

 Why is this being on limelight these days?

• People, who are at hospital for the treatment of COVID-19, have reduced immune power. That makes fungi a great chance to enter.

 Who can be attacked by this fungus?

• People suffering from COVID-19, HIV/AIDS and other viral diseases, congenital bone marrow disease, severe burns, cancers and untreated or irregularly treated diabetes have reduced immunity and are prone to developing mucormycosis.
• COVID-19 + Diabetes is the most important criteria

What are the symptoms?

• Pain in jaw, swollen eyes, fever, headache, reddish and swollen skin near the nose or eyes, facial pain, cough producing bloody or dark fluids, and shortness of breath.

How it enters the body?

• On a note, this is not contagious, it can't be spread.
• Like most fungi, Mucor produces millions of spores, which are dispersed in air. 
• When the spores land on moist soil or plant material, they begin to germinate and produce thread like structures called mycelia.
• The mycelia branch out and grow feeding on sugars in surroundings.
• When a patient whose immune system has been weakened breathes Mucor spores, they may develop mucormycosis.

Can it be cured?

• The two drugs most effective at treating mucormycosis are amphotericin B and posaconazole
• But, the drugs are out of stock till date.

How can it be prevented?

• Wear a mask
• Sanitize your hands often.
• Improve immunity by taking natural and raw food.

What is mortality rate?

• Its 50%.
• Vision loss is the most commonly seen in this case.
• It can attack nose, eyes, brain, skin, respiratory and digestive system