For several weeks, the 45-year-old patient was treated in the hospital for COVID-19 and recovered. But over time, he got worse. The man could not open his eyes due to swelling, he started bleeding from the nose, the agency reported. YEARS.
Cravings called the symptoms “yellow fungus”. Patients usually experience lethargy, loss of appetite and weight, as well as rotting wounds in severe cases, problems with the functioning of some internal organs and tissue necrosis.
DNA India noted that yellow fungus is a deadly disease. The only treatment is an injection of amphotericin B, a broad-spectrum antifungal drug. Infection with “yellow fungus” is mainly caused by poor hygiene. It is important to keep your home tidy and as clean as possible, and throw away lost food and faeces to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi, the report said.
Times of India citing experts, writes that the “yellow fungus” can be much more dangerous than the other two types of infection – “black” and “white”. It can cause multiple organ failure and necrosis. Most fungal infections are due to unsanitary conditions. Doctors believe that the fungus is infected due to steroid treatment for severe COVID-19. These drugs lower immunity, the doctors explained.
In India in early May, COVID-19 patients in India recorded an outbreak of “black fungus” or mucormycosis. Mucormycosis is a rare infection caused by fungi of the Mucorales family, which are commonly found in soil, plants, manure, rotting fruits and vegetables. Mucormycosis, which most commonly affects the sinuses or lungs, usually occurs in people whose immune system is weakened (for example, people with cancer or HIV / AIDS), including certain medications.
The country also recorded cases of “white fungus”, wrote Times of India… This type of infection affects the chest and lungs. Patients may experience coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Patients may experience swelling and persistent headaches.
Government of India May 18 reported a new record for daily mortality from COVID-19 – 4529 people. The record daily incidence rate in the country is almost 414.2 thousand new cases COVID-19 – recorded on May 6.
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