TODAY MOST DANGEROUS DISEASES BLACK FUNGUS
TODAY MOST DANGEROUS DISEASES BLACK FUNGUS
Today after corona virus -2nd Phases a more dangerous disease come in Indian People i..e BLACK FUNGUS. Now a day black fungus become most dangerous diseases in our country .The diseases most affect the corona virus affected persons in his skin ,body ,eyes & different parts of the bodies.
Articles Points :-
1.
What is black fungus infection?
2.
Causes of black fungus.
3.
Symptoms of black fungus .
4.
Risks
5.
Affects of black fungus.
6.
Treatment
7.
Preventation.
So friends first I am going to write What is black fungus ?
Ans.- Black fungus , also known as mucormycosis , is a rare but
dangerous infection. Black fungus is caused by getting into contact with fungus
spores in the environment .
It can also form in the skin after the fungus
enters through a cut, scrape, burn , or another type of skin trauma. Fungi live
in the environment , particularly in soil and decaying organic matter such as
leaves , compost piles , rotten wood , and so on . This fungal infection is
caused by a type of mould known as mucromycetes. The fungal infection affects
the persons who have health issues or who use drugs that weaken the body
ability to fight the infections.
Causes of black fungus:-
The infection of mould found in everywhere
like air, soil, water and food .They enter in our body by the Nose, mouth or
eyes and can impact on the brain if it is not treated on time . According to
medical expert the main causes of black
fungus is steroid misuse during COVID Treatment.
Black fungus primary affects people who have
health problems or who take medications that reduce the body’s ability to fight
against germs and illness. The person immunity is low after covid treatment ,
which makes them vulnerable to black fungus
infection . People with diabetes and covid-19 patients are at greater
risk of developing an infections.
Symptoms :-
The black fungus symptoms will vary depending
on where the fungus is growing on body parts .
There are main symptoms of black fungus.
1.fever
2.Cough
3.chest pain
4. Shortness of breath
5.Swelling on one side of your face
6.Headache
7.Sinus congestion
8.Black lesions on the top of the nose or the
inside of the mouth.
9.Belly pain
10.Nausea and vomiting
11. Gastrointestinal bleeding
12. Blood in your stool
13. Diarhea
Risks of black fungus: -
1. Uncontrolled diabetes , diabetic ketoacidosis , and diabetics taking
steroids or tocilizumab.
2. Patients taking immunosuppressants or receiving anticancer treatment as
well as those suffering from a chronic debilitating illness.
3. Patients taking high doses of steroids or tocilizumab for an extended
period.
4. Cases of covid -19 severity.
5. Patients on oxygen who required nasal prongs, a mask , or a ventilator support.
Treatment :-
1. Most of patients will need surgical and medical treatment.
2. Most infectious disease experts say that without aggressive area, the
patient is likely to die.
3. Medicines play an important role. Two main aims are sought
simultaneously .Antifungal drug to treat debilitating underlying diseases.
4. Amphotericin B ( initially intravenous) is the usual drug of choice for
antifungal therapy.
5. Posaconazole or isavuconazole can treat mucormycosis.
6. Patients with underlying diseases like diabetes need to be in optimal
control of their diabetes.
7. Patients may need additional surgeries and usually need antifungal
treatment for an extended period (weeks to months) depending on the severity of
the diseases.
Preventions :-
1. Humidifier cleaning and replacement ( For those using Oxygen
concentrators)
2. The humidifier bottle should be sterilized with normal saline and
refilled on a regular basis.
3. Masks should be disinfected regularly , and they should not be used for
weeks.
4. During the covid-19 therapy , mortified oxygen should be utilized.
5. Practicing good hygiene and maintaining the cleanliness of their
surroundings.
6. Brushing and gargling daily is extremely beneficial.
7. If you have recovered from COVID , it is critical to wear masks to
prevent the infection from entering the body.
Thanks
God keep You & Your family always be
healthy.
