Tag: Mucormycosis

Delhi Hospital Treats 1st Case Of Black Fungus In Kidney, Lungs Post-COVID
Delhi Hospital Treats 1st Case Of Black Fungus In Kidney, Lungs Post-COVID

Since mucor is a fast-spreading disease and could further damage other organs, a part of his left lung and the entire right kidney was removed immediately as a life-saving procedure. The complicated surgery lasted for six hours.

  • Monday, 20 September 2021
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Black Fungus Has Claimed 18 Lives In Odisha, 129 Infections Detected So Far

The Odisha government on Monday (July 5) informed that 129 cases of Black Fungus infection or 'mucormycosis' have been detected in the state so far. As of now, the deadly infection has claimed the lives of 18 persons in Odisha. Twelve people have recuperated from the disease.

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  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Odisha Woman Duped After Being Promised Black Fungus Medicine

A woman was allegedly duped of Rs 48,000 by a fraudster under the pretext of providing her medicine for treatment of her husband suffering from Black Fungus infection.

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  • Sunday, 04 July 2021
Mucormycosis Treatment: Govt Allocates Additional Vials Of Amphotericin-B To States, UTs
Mucormycosis Treatment: Govt Allocates Additional Vials Of Amphotericin-B To States, UTs

Amphotericin-B is used to treat Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, which damages the nose, eyes, sinuses, and sometimes even the brain.

  • Monday, 14 June 2021
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India Reports Over 28K Mucormycosis Cases Till Date: Govt

Mucormycosis is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes that has been developing in Covid-19 patients.

  • Monday, 07 June 2021
Black fungus - Mucormycosis causes and treatment
Shades Of Grey In Black Fungus

Mucor is a fungus that is present everywhere around us and can cause mucormycosis or black fungus. Black fungus only causes disease in people with extremely poor immunity.

  • Monday, 07 June 2021
Mucormycosis: Health Ministry Asks States, UTs To Declare Black Fungus An Epidemic
Black Fungus: Uncontrolled Diabetes, Improper Steroid Use Major Factors For Emergence Of Infection

There was a 2.1-fold rise in mucormycosis cases during 2020 in India compared to 2019 and the research suggests that this increase is attributable to the pandemic.

  • Saturday, 05 June 2021
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Dedicated Black Fungus Ward Opened At SCB Hospital, Cuttack

A dedicated ward for treatment of Black Fungus (Mucormycosis) infection cases was opened at the Sri Ram Chandra Bhanja Medical College & Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack on Friday.

  • Friday, 04 June 2021
Black Fungus Infection: Keep A Watch On Your Bread, Know The Protection Tips
Black Fungus Infection: Keep A Watch On Your Bread, Know The Protection Tips

The mortality rate is 54 per cent in black fungus infection. In India, the current fatality rate is 3 per cent. Cases in Odisha grew by 66 per cent between March 25-30. Keep a watch on breads and other soft vegetables or fruits like Apples

  • Tuesday, 01 June 2021
More Than 23 Crore COVID19 Vaccine Doses Provided To States/UTs
More Than 23 Crore COVID19 Vaccine Doses Provided To States/UTs

The Centre has so far provided, both through the free of cost category and through the direct state procurement category, more than 23 crore vaccine doses (23,11,68,480) to States/UTs.

  • Monday, 31 May 2021
No Shortage Of Medicine To Treat Black Fungus: Union Minister
No Shortage Of Medicine To Treat Black Fungus: Union Minister

29,250 vials of Amphotericin-Bwere allocated, based on the number of patients under treatment which is 11,717 across the country.

  • Thursday, 27 May 2021
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India Reports 11,717 Mucormycosis Cases, 29K More Amphotericin Vials Allocated

The Centre has allocated to states and Union Territories (UTs) 29,250 additional vials of Amphotericin-B, a key drug to treat raging mucormycosis cases in India for the 11,717 patients currently being treated at different hospitals across the country

  • Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Identify Fungus By Name, Not Colour: AIIMS Chief On Mucormycosis
Identify Fungus By Name, Not Colour: AIIMS Chief On Mucormycosis

"Black fungus is another family; this term got associated with mucormycosis due to the presence of black dots among the culture of white fungal colonies."

  • Monday, 24 May 2021
Mucormycosis: Health Ministry Asks States, UTs To Declare Black Fungus An Epidemic
Govt To Import 3,63,000 Vials Of Black Fungus Medicine Amphotericin-B

Several States and UTs have reported an increasing number of patients suffering from Covid complications in the form of Mucormycosis, popularly known as Black Fungus. There is also a reported shortage of Amphotericin-B, an anti-fungal drug used for treatment of the Black Fungus disease.

  • Friday, 21 May 2021
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Odisha Govt Makes 'Black Fungus' A Notifiable Disease

In a major development concerning public health, the Odisha government on Thursday declared Black Fungus (Mucormycosis) a Notifiable Disease under epidemic act.

  • Thursday, 20 May 2021
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