India Facing Another Epidemic Called 'Black Fungus'

 

DW: India: Deadly 'black fungus' surges among COVID-19 patients 

Some doctors say that a panic use of steroids to fight the coronavirus has caused an explosion of the rare fungal disease. 

"Black fungus" kills more than 50% of patients within days. 

India has ordered stricter surveillance of a rare fungal disease affecting COVID-19 patients, authorities announced Thursday. 

India's capital New Delhi will also set up special hospital wards to combat mucormycosis, or "black fungus," authorities added.  

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WNU Editor: This is a nasty and deadly disease with an unbelievable 50% death rate if you catch it. 

More News On India Facing Another Epidemic Called The 'Black Fungus'  

‘Black fungus’ disease linked to Covid spreads across India -- The Guardian  

They recovered from Covid, only to die of 'black fungus.' What we know about the disease sweeping India -- CNN 

The danger that trails India's black fungus crisis -- Financial Times 

Indian government calls on states to declare ‘black fungus’ EPIDEMIC as cases of deadly disease rise -- RT  

What is 'black fungus' and why India? -- AFP

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