Black Fungus
- India
Rajasthan govt declares ‘Black Fungus’ an epidemic
Jaipur: As Rajasthan is seeing a surge in the number of cases Black Fungus (Mucormycosis), the state government on Wednesday declared the disease to be considered as an epidemic in the state.…
- India
Task force to be formed for black fungus treatment in MP
Bhopal: A dedicated task force will be set up in Madhya Pradesh to oversee arrangements for the treatment of black fungus or ‘mucormycosis’. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has issued instructions in this…
- Telangana
Telangana regulates sale of drug for black fungus
Hyderabad: In view of the shortage of Liposomal Amphotericin B used in treatment of Mucormycosis, drug control authorities in Telangana have made approval by government committee compulsory for sale of the injection. Director…
- Bangalore
Black fungus treatment facility launched at Bengaluru hospital
Bengaluru: A facility to treat the post COVID complication Black Fungus has been launched at the Bouring Hospital here, said Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar. Facility for the treatment of…
- Andhra Pradesh
COVID-19: Andhra govt adds black fungus to Aarogyasri scheme
Amaravati: Amid the surge in COVID-19 infections, the Andhra Pradesh government has added black fungus, also known as mucormycosis, to its Aarogyasri scheme. The state government has come up with the Aarogyasri…
- Telangana
COVID-19: Telangana faces shortage of black fungus drug, cases rise to 48
Hyderabad: The rising cases of mucormycosis or black fungus amongst COVID-19 patients, and shortage of necessary drugs required for the treatment have become a matter of concern in Telangana. So far 48…
- India
Overall COVID-19 situation stabilising in India: Govt
New Delhi: The overall COVID-19 situation in the country is stabilising and the government will work towards ensuring further improvement, NITI Aayog member V K Paul said on Saturday. At a media briefing…
- Telangana
Telangana logs 4,298 new COVID-19 cases; black fungus cases traced
Hyderabad: Telangana on Saturday reported 4,298 COVID-19 cases taking the tally to over 5.25 lakh while the toll stood at 2,928 with 32 casualties, even as a few black fungus cases were…
- India
COVID-19: One more case of mucormycosis reported from Dehradun’s Max Hospital
Dehradun: A case of mucormycosis in which the patient had recovered from COVID-19 in late April has been reported at Max Hospital in Dehradun, said Uttarakhand Health secretary in-charge Pankaj Pandey. He…
- India
Some cases of ‘Black fungus’ seen in Kerala: CM
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said some instances of Mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection, found in Maharashtra and Gujarat since the outbreak of COVID-19 last year, have…
- Telangana
T’gana health dept issues guidelines to prevent Black Fungus
Hyderabad: Mucormycosis or black fungus has been a serious concern among many COVID-19 patients and those recovered. This rare fungal infection has been majorly affecting those who took steroids to fight the…
- India
Misuse of steroids is cause of mucormycosis, says Randeep Guleria
New Delhi : All India Institute of Medical Sciences’ (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Saturday said misuse of steroids is a major cause behind mucormycosis. Guleria also urged the hospitals to follow…
- Hyderabad
What is Mucormycosis, deadly fungal infection found among those infected with COVID-19?
Hyderabad: The second wave of COVID-19 infections is flagging various complications among those affected, including several pulmonary and neurological, during the infection or post-recovery. Among those, a rare fungal infection called mucormycosis…
- India
Eight COVID-19 survivors die of black fungus in Maha: DMER
Mumbai: At least eight COVID-19 survivors have died due to mucormycosis, a fungal infection, during treatment in Maharashtra, a senior official said on Saturday, adding the total 200 such patients are being treated.…
- Health
Covid: Black fungal can turn dangerous if left untreated
New Delhi: Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, can turn dangerous if left untreated, doctors said on Friday amid reports of re-emergence of the rare deadly fungal infection among Covid-19 patients across…
