Black fungus or mucormycosis is a fungal infection which is triggered by coronavirus.
It is ubiquitous and found in soil and air and even in nose and mucus of healthy people👤 {Dr.Nair }
People catch mucormycosis by coming in contact with the fungal spores in the environment.
It is detected among patients who are recovering or have recovered from COVID-19.
The following conditions in COVID-19 patients increase the risk of mucormycosis:
(I) Uncontrolled Diabetes
(II) Weakening of immune system d/t use of steroids. (III) Prolonged ICU. (IV) Co- morbidities/post- organ transplant/ cancer
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