What is Black fungus & the need of doctors consultation?
The black fungus infection, also known as mucormycosis, is caused by a fungus called mucor. Mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection, has now been found to be affecting some coronavirus patients. But covid-19 positive patients can avail online doctor consultation from home without visiting hospital directly. Although rare, it is a serious infection. The group of molds known as mucormycosis present naturally in the environment is responsible for the infection. It mainly affects people who are on medication for health problems that reduce their ability to fight environmental pathogens, say experts. Symptoms of black fungus Warning signs include pain and redness around the eyes or nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits, and altered mental status. According to the advisory, infection with mucormycosis should be suspected when there is: Sinusitis — nasal blockage or congestion, nasal discharge (blackish/bloody). Local pain on the ch...
