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Bihar Declares Black Fungus An Epidemic As Cases Reach 100 Mark
Bihar has become another state to declare Mucormycosis (black fungus) as an epidemic. The decision has been taken as the Mucarmycosis cases reached 117 in the state by May 21. State Health Minister Mangal Pandey stated private hospitals will now be obligated to inform about the cases to the health department and patients will be treated free-of-cost. The government has… read-more
Tags: Bihar(228), Nitish Kumar, Mucormycosis, BLACK FUNGUS, Epidemic
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‘Black Fungus’ An Epidemic, Says Telangana Government
The Black Fungus (mucormycosis) disease, which is primarily affecting COVID-19 recovering patients, has been declared as an epidemic by the Telangana government. Accordingly, all the government and private hospitals have been advised to follow the guidelines issued by the Centre and ICMR for screening and treating the disease. The state had reported about 80 cases of Black Fungus as of May 18.
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Epidemic, Telangana, India, Covid-19
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Mucormycosis Declared Epidemic In Rajasthan As Cases Cross 100 Mark
Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government on May 19 declared mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic as the cases continue to rise in the state. Over 100 cases have emerged mostly in districts of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Sirohi and Kota. After the declaration, every case will now be vigilantly reported with an "integrated and coordinated" treatment along with COVID-19. Mucormycosis is a side-effect in critical COVID patients who are on oxygen support… read-more
Tags: Rajasthan, Epidemic, Mucormycosis, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Experts Deny The Possibility Of Bird Flu Turning Into A 'Epidemic'
Experts have denied the possibility of the bird flu turning into an 'Epidemic' as Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) spreads across several state in India. They advised people not to panic, rather take necessary precautions. The Associate Professor at AIIMS, Dr Harshal R. Salve stated that the people working closely with birds and poultry are at high risk of acquiring infection. "The possibility of human to human transmission of the H5N1 virus is… read-more
Tags: Bird Flu, H5N1 Virus, Epidemic, Avian Influenza
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