After Rajasthan, Telangana government declares Black Fungus infection as epidemic
Till now, cases of black fungus have been reported in various parts of the country including Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar.
May 20, 2021, 10:19 AM IST
Many losing eyesight due to black fungus in Maharashtra
The cases of mucormycosis, also called Black Fungus, have been on rise since the outbreak of coronavirus last year, though the minister did not mention any timeframe.
May 20, 2021, 08:32 AM IST
Black fungus strikes Uttarakhand, 42 cases reported at AIIMS Rishikesh
Two out of the 42 have died so far, informed Harish Thapliyal, PRO of AIIMS Rishikesh on Wednesday (May 19).
May 19, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
90 dead due to Mucormycosis in Maharashtra so far, says Health Minister Rajesh Tope
According to medical experts, steroids which suppress immune system make a patient vulnerable to catching the fungal infection.
May 19, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
COVID-19: Rajasthan declares black fungus as epidemic
“Mucormycosis has been notified as an epidemic and a notifiable disease in the state under the Rajasthan Epidemic Act 2020,” a notification read.
May 19, 2021, 16:19 PM IST
How ready is the country against the threat of Black Fungus?
Corona cases may have started falling in the country. But now the cases of Black Fungus are increasing. After the cities, cases of Black Fungus are also coming from the villages.
May 19, 2021, 09:10 AM IST
Treatment for black fungus at Bowring Hospital, Karnataka govt to form expert panel: Health Minister
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said it has been decided to start treatment for "black fungus" at Bowring Hospital here on a pilot basis, and later extend the treatment to medical colleges and district hospitals.
May 16, 2021, 20:29 PM IST
Black fungus: Uttar Pradesh forms 12-member team to tackle infection, issues advisory
The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a 12-member team to monitor and deal with the challenges posed by Mucormycosis, colloquially termed ‘black fungus’ infection.
May 16, 2021, 10:18 AM IST
Misuse of steroids is cause of mucormycosis, says Randeep Guleria
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Saturday (May 15) said misuse of steroids is a major cause behind mucormycosis.
May 16, 2021, 09:43 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Is there a danger of black fungus in house too?
In this special edition of Taal Thok Ke, know everything about black fungus.
May 15, 2021, 19:38 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh issues advisory on 'black fungus' in recovered COVID-19 patients, check list of symptoms, precautions
The advisory issues by the Uttar Pradesh government urges people to atake proper precaution against the spread of this new disease
May 15, 2021, 18:21 PM IST
Mucormycosis: Black fungus infection is not new, says Randeep Guleria
In recent times, cases of people suffering from Mucormycosis after corona have increased. AIIMS director Randeep Guleria says that the infection from black fungus is not new.
May 15, 2021, 17:28 PM IST
Black Fungus making India’s COVID battle complicated, Zee explains its signs, symptoms and treatment
‘Black Fungus’ or ‘mucormycosis’ is a rare fungal infection. It is caused by a fungus named mucor, which is found on wet surfaces. Cases of mucormycosis are rapidly rising among COVID-19 survivors, causing blindness or serious illness and even death in some cases, health officials have warned.
May 14, 2021, 14:43 PM IST
Black fungus hits Uttar Pradesh, 73 cases reported so far, highest in Varanasi
Out of the 73 cases of black fungus infection, 20 have been reported in Varanasi so far, Lucknow 15, 10 in Gorakhpur, six in Prayagraj, five in Gautam Buddh Nagar, four cases in Meerut, three each in Kanpur, Mathura and Ghaziabad, and one case in Agra.
May 14, 2021, 08:36 AM IST
Black fungus cases in Karnataka rises, state asks Centre for 25000 doses of Amphotericin B
As Karnataka government grapples with the surge in coronavirus cases, it now has to worry about the surge in Mucormycosis infections, also known as the 'black fungus'.
May 13, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
How to reduce the risk of Mucormycosis in COVID patients? Here’s do's and don'ts for black fungus
Mucormycosis is a fungal infection triggered by coronavirus and has been a cause of disease and death of patients in transplants and ICUs. It is also called zygomycosis.
May 13, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Black Fungus: 111 patients undergoing treatment for mucormycosis infection in Mumbai
BMC informed that as many as 111 patients, all COVID-19 survivors, are undergoing treatment for `mucormycosis' infection in Mumbai hospitals.
May 12, 2021, 20:26 PM IST
Exclusive: There could be 2500 cases of Black Fungus daily in India, says health expert
Black Fungus or mucormycosis, a rare fungal infection with a mortality rate of 50 percent, is being reported from various parts of India among COVID recovered patients.
May 11, 2021, 14:39 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Now coronavirus is making people blind?
The war against Corona is going on, but in the meantime, complaints of black fungus have started coming in those who have recovered from COVID-19. In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, know - What is Black Fungus (Mucormycosis)?
May 10, 2021, 20:00 PM IST
What is ‘Black Fungus’, the rare fungal infection among COVID-19 patients in India, Zee explains
This rare fungal infection is being referred to as ‘Black fungus’ or ‘mucormycosis’ in medical parlance. It is caused by a fungus named mucor, which is found on wet surfaces. Cases of mucormycosis are rapidly rising among COVID-19 survivors, causing blindness or serious illness and even death in some cases, health officials have warned.
May 10, 2021, 14:18 PM IST
