AFTER BLACK FUNGUS, NEW CASES OF WHITE FUNGUS WITNESSED IN INDIA

Delhi (The Stellar News) Saksham Kalia: Just after the Black fungus has been declared as an epidemic by various states of the country, a new fungus has been witnessed in India. After black fungus white fungus has been seen in Patna, capital of Bihar where four patients got infected with white fungus. From these four patients one is the specialist doctor of Patna.

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White fungus has detected and seems to be four times dangerous than black fungus. As black fungus majorly affect on eyes and lungs but white fungus damages many parts of the body and spreads in the lungs.

White fungus also shows severe effects on the kidney, mouth, skin and brain. This fungus can also infect young children.

Symptoms of White and Black Fungus?

The Symptoms of white fungus are cough, fever, Diarrhea, dark spots on lungs and reduced oxygen level. This infection can only be diagnosed through CT-scan and X-ray.

While Black Fungus involves the facial deformity, headache, facial pain, nasal congestion, loss of vision or pain in eyes and altered mental state.

How White fungus spread in body and who is at more risk? 

As per the AIIMS Professor Dr. Kushal Verma, the white fungus enters in body via tongue and from Private Parts, this led to change in Colour of tongue into white. Then it spread to other body organs along with lungs, brains and food pipes.

Both White as well as Black fungus prey on people with low immunity. These infections seems more deadlier for people having covid-19 infection and recently recovered from covid-19. Along with this people suffering from Cancer, Diabetes, critical illness, excess sugar or admitted to ICU are more prone to White fungus. 

People who are taking steroids from a long time are also at high risk. According to AIIMS, if a person is witnessing fever from more than a week, being recovering from covid-19 then the steroids are required. In such cases that’s important to consult doctor because first week of covid-19 recovery is very important and it’s important to stay away from steroids.

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