COVID-19: Centre releases advisory on mucormycosis, says may turn fatal
Sinuses or lungs of individuals suffering from the disease get affected after fungal spores are inhaled from the air. "Mucormycosis - if uncared for - may turn fatal," it added.
- May 9, 2021,
- Updated May 9, 2021 11:40 PM IST
The Centre on Sunday released advisory on mucormycosis, a fungal infection being found in COVID-19 patients with uncontrolled diabetes and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and said it may turn fatal if care is not taken.
"Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who are on medication for other health problems that reduces their ability to fight environmental pathogens," the evidence based advisory for screening, diagnosis and management of the disease, released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Union Health Ministry, said.
Sinuses or lungs of individuals suffering from the disease get affected after fungal spores are inhaled from the air. "Mucormycosis - if uncared for - may turn fatal," it added.
Pain and redness around eyes and/or nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits and altered mental status are the symptoms of the disease.
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The Centre on Sunday released advisory on mucormycosis, a fungal infection being found in COVID-19 patients with uncontrolled diabetes and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and said it may turn fatal if care is not taken.
"Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who are on medication for other health problems that reduces their ability to fight environmental pathogens," the evidence based advisory for screening, diagnosis and management of the disease, released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Union Health Ministry, said.
Sinuses or lungs of individuals suffering from the disease get affected after fungal spores are inhaled from the air. "Mucormycosis - if uncared for - may turn fatal," it added.
Pain and redness around eyes and/or nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits and altered mental status are the symptoms of the disease.
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