Deadly 'Black Fungus' In Covid Patients In India

Tuesday, 11 May 2021Newsdesk

The government has told doctors to look out for signs of mucormycosis or "black fungus" in COVID-19 patients as hospitals report a rise in cases of the rare but potentially fatal infection.

New Delhi, 11 May 2021

As per news report of NDTV, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said at the weekend that doctors treating COVID-19 patients, diabetics and those with compromised immune systems should watch for early symptoms including sinus pain or nasal blockage on one side of the face, one-sided headache, swelling or numbness, toothache and loosening of teeth.

Source -NDTV