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Mysuru Records 125 Cases Of Black Fungal Infection 'Mucormycosis'
At least 125 cases of "mucormycosis", a black fungal infection, have been registered in Mysuru following the decreasing occurrence of Covid-19 in the state. “There were no fresh admissions at the hospital until Thursday and Friday,” said Dr. Nanjaraj CP, Dean and Director of the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute. “To ensure that infection (mucormycosis) does not spread further, surgery is performed in many patients,” he added.
Tags: Covid-19, Mysuru, Medical College, Mucormycosis
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Black Fungus: Jharkhand On High Alert Due To Rise In Cases
The Jharkhand government has directed the health ministry to be on high alert as the state witnessed a rise in the cases of mucormycosis, commonly known as "black fungus". An official on June 19, said that there is a total of 79 confirmed and 53 suspected cases, which have been reported in 18 out of 24 districts. Over 50 recovered cases… read-more
Tags: Black fugnus, Covid-19, Jharkhand, Mucormycosis
Courtesy: Hindustan times
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Haryana Witnessed 750+ Cases, 50 Deaths Due To Black Fungus: CM Khattar
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on May 30 revealed that 750 mucormycosis patients have been identified in the state with 50 deaths, 50 recoveries and 650 patients undergoing treatment. In the virtual news conference, CM assured of procuring the injection used in treating mucormycosis. Earlier, directing the officials to instil more beds in hospitals, Health Minister Anil Vij said requisition of 12,000 Amphotericin-B injections has been made to… read-more
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Mucormycosis, Haryana, Death, Amphotericin B
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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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
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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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
