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Outbreak in India: Mucormycosis makes new crown patients worse-BBC News

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  • Monica Slavin, Karin Thursky
  • This article was first published in “The Conversation”

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Fungal infections can be devastating. In particular, mucormycosis (mucormycosis) is aggravating the suffering of a country deeply mired in the new crown crisis. We have seen reports of mucormycosis in India, which is often called “black fungus” (black fungus), which is found in patients who have been infected with the new crown or are recovering from the new crown infection.

As of March this year, 41 cases of mucormycosis related to the new crown virus infection have been recorded around the world, 70% of which are in India. The report states that the number of cases is much higher now. Considering the current outbreak of the new crown epidemic in India, this is not surprising.

What is mucormycosis? How is it related to the new coronavirus?

What is mucormycosis?

Mucormycosis, formerly known as zygomycosis, is a disease caused by a fungus belonging to the order Mucorales. This fungus is usually found in the soil and other environments, and is often associated with decaying organic matter, such as fruits and vegetables.

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