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Mucormycosis patients with diabetes had higher fatality than others during Covid-19 second wave, reveals AIIMS study

A study conducted at AIIMS on Covid-19 patients to determine the spread of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, among Covid-19 patients has revealed that patients with diabetes mellitus have..
IndiaTimes - Published

Maharashtra has only four cases of black fungus

maharashtra has only four cases of black fungus
Experts say this is because of the reduced use of steroids to treat Covid-19; two of the cases are in Mumbai
Mid-Day - Published

Seven Hills Hospital initiates study to understand black fungus infection


Indian Express - Published

Nagpur company’s implant replaces man’s 75% skull lost to mucormycosis

In a rare surgery performed at Kochi (Kerala), a 30-yr-old man got a new lease of life when doctors reconstructed 75% of his skull, which was damaged by black fungus (mucormycosis). Said to have been..
IndiaTimes - Published

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital Gives Patient Second Life

dr. kamakshi memorial hospital gives patient second life
When COVID-19 strikes hard, its not easy to come back un-maimed. 27-year-old Sravankumar was admitted to Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital in June 2021 with severe COVID-19 infection and co-existing..
NewsVoir - Published

Mumbai reports first case of black fungus of 2022 - Everything you need to know

According to doctors, the overall rate of mortality for Mucormycosis is 50 per cent and it may be triggered by the usage of steroids
DNA - Published

Vadodara sees rise in black fungus cases

While the focus remains on controlling Covid-19 from assuming a ra ging third wave, the number of mucormycosis (MM) cases too has registered a rise in the staterun SSG Hospital (SSGH). From merely..
IndiaTimes - Published

Pune: Mucormycosis continues to surface among Covid cured

Covid-associated mucormycosis or black fungus cases might have significantly gone down, but fresh infections in small numbers are continuing to surface.
IndiaTimes - Published

Two patients infected with COVID-19 and then black fungus get their speech back

Dental specialists at a Hyderabad hospital successfully carried out jaw resurrection or replacement of the two patients, who were unable to speak or even drink and eat owing to black fungus or..
Zee News - Published

New fungal infection found in post-Covid patients

While the country is witnessing decline in number of Covid-19 cases, several under-diagnosed post-Covid complications are now coming to fore. After black fungus in lungs, and yellow fungus in eyes, a..
IndiaTimes - Published

Karnataka: Wife dead, ex-Army man kills 4 children, self

Depressed over the death of his wife due to mucormycosis (black fungus), a 46-year-old ex-serviceman died by suicide allegedly after killing his four children by feeding them poison at Borgal village..
IndiaTimes - Published

Fungi damaging spine disc detected in four Covid-recovered patients in Pune

After mucormycosis (black fungus), another fungal infection has been detected in four Covid-recovered patients in Pune in the last three months, raising concerns among the health fraternity.
IndiaTimes - Published

Delhi hospital treats 1st case of black fungus in kidney, lungs post-Covid


newKerala.com - Published

SL extends lockdown amid spread of Black Fungus, Aspergillosis infections


newKerala.com - Published

After black fungus, gall bladder gangrene is new post-COVID complication - know more about it

Ultrasound and MRI of the patients revealed that in addition to gangrene there was severe swelling in the gall bladder of these five people.
DNA - Published

Several patients with Black Fungus detected in SL


newKerala.com - Published

Saveetha Dental College and Hospital becomes the First Hospital in the Country to have Completed 10000 Implant Surgeries

saveetha dental college and hospital becomes the first hospital in the country to have completed 10000 implant surgeries
*Saveetha Dental College and Hospital* announced the successful completion of 10000 teeth implant surgeries with an average success rate of 99.6% which is highest in the country; A milestone in the..
NewsVoir - Published

Delhi hospitals report a recurrence of Black Fungus in recovered patients

Delhi hospitals have seen a surge in the number of patients who were already cured of mucormycosis
DNA - Published

K'taka to provide free post-treatment to black fungus patients


newKerala.com - Published

Fearing Covid, Black Fungus couple commits suicide in K'taka


newKerala.com - Published

New-onset diabetes in Covid biggest risk factor for black fungus: Study

Diabetes was the undisputed, most significant risk factor for deadly mucormycosis that plagued Covid-19 patients in the lethal second wave
IndiaTimes - Published

Every 8th black fungus patient in Punjab left treatment midway: ‘Can’t afford it’


Indian Express - Published

Delhi extends cashless surgery scheme for patients suffering from black fungus


Indian Express - Published Also reported by •newKerala.com

477 mucormycosis cases found in Rajasthan with no Covid history

Out of 3,471 mucormycosis cases reported during and after the second wave, 477 did not have any Covid history, which accounted for 14% of the total black fungus cases reported in the past three months.
IndiaTimes - Published

West Bengal sees another ‘black fungus case’; 793 Covid cases, 13 deaths


Indian Express - Published

India reports 45,374 Black fungus cases, 4,332 deaths so far, says Health Ministry


newKerala.com - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes

No bail for man who sold counterfeit black fungus injections

Kanpur (UP)A special court in Kanpur has rejected the bail application of Madhuram Bajpai a.k.a Sumant, who has been charged with black marketing of counterfeit Liposomal Amphotericin B Injection..
IndiaTimes - Published

Black fungus re-infection reported in Agra


newKerala.com - Published

Over 45,000 cases of black fungus reported in country

A large majority of mucormycosis patients (84.4%) had reported a history of COVID-19, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a written reply.
Zee News - Published

Covid 19: Patients diagnosed with black fungus opt for leech therapy; all you need to know


Indian Express - Published

Mortality low, but 20% black fungus patients lost eye or jaw: Lucknow doctors

Nearly 20% of patients suffering from mucormycosis or black fungus at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) either lost an eye or one of the jaws or palate, as per an analysis of 390 patients..
IndiaTimes - Published

More active black fungus cases than Covid in Delhi

Mucormycosis or black fungus has emerged as a bigger challenge than Covid-19 in the capital for now. Currently, there are far more active black fungus cases than Covid-positive cases. These are mostly..
IndiaTimes - Published

Govt waives import duty on raw materials for Covid test kits, Black Fungus drug


newKerala.com - Published

Delhi reports over 1,650 black fungus cases

The total requirement of the medication Amphotericin B till July 6 was about 1.5 lakh injections, according to the data.
Zee News - Published

'Black fungus patient' comes to Janata Darbar of Nitish Kumar


newKerala.com - Published

Explained: Bone death, its symptoms and links with Covid

After the emergence of mucormycosis, or black fungus, among post-Covid patients, doctors have begun noticing a number of them developing a bone condition called avascular necrosis (AVN).
IndiaTimes - Published

West Bengal: Two more black fungus cases reported


Indian Express - Published

86% mucormycosis cases among unvaccinated, says report

An internal report prepared by the Government ENT Hospital, the nodal centre for treatment of mucormycosis (black fungus) cases, indicates a strong link between the fungal infection in Covid-19..
IndiaTimes - Published

After black fungus, three cases of 'bone death' surface in COVID-19 recovered patients

A common factor between mucormycosis and avascular necrosis is the use of steroids, the only drug proven to help Covid-19 patients
DNA - Published

Bone death report in Mumbai, doctors predict it as a threat after Black fungus

Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, treated the three young (under 40) patients who developed necrosis two months after they were treated for COVID.
Zee News - Published

Mumbai: ‘Bone death’, a new condition among Covid survivors, worrying doctors

Avascular necrosis (AVN), or death of bone tissues, could be the next debilitating condition among post-Covid patients after the outbreak of mucormycosis or black fungus two months back. At least three..
IndiaTimes - Published

Covid-19: Now, steroids-linked bone tissue death worries doctors

Avascular necrosis, or death of bone tissues, could be the next debilitating condition among post-Covid patients after the outbreak of mucormycosis or black fungus two months back. At least three..
IndiaTimes - Published

30 black fungus infected victims lose vision in one eye in Tamil Nadu

30 of 264 patients with Mucormycosis have lost the vision in one eye, a top official of the hospital in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore said. 
Zee News - Published

Maharashtra: Cop kills self with service weapon after losing eyesight to black fungus


IndiaTimes - Published

Assam: Man dies of black fungus in Dibrugarh


newKerala.com - Published

Over 85% people with black fungus had Covid, says govt

As many as 40,845 cases of Mucormycosis have been reported in the second wave of the pandemic. Data show that fatalities from the infection stands at 3,129. Over 85% of those who were diagnosed with..
IndiaTimes - Published


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