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COVID-19 and Black Fungus relation and why cases are rising: Symptoms| Treatment
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COVID-19 and Black Fungus relation and why cases are rising: Symptoms| Treatment

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Friday advised people on the early detection and management of Mucormycosis - commonly known as Black Fungus, a rare but serious condition that has been reported in several coronavirus patients, especially in Maharashtra. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1393506332221657092?s=20 Also, read | World’s 50 Greatest Leaders: New Zealand PM are In Top’s Fortune list What is Mucormycosis (Black Fungus)? Mucormycosis or black fungus is a complication caused by a sort of fungal infection. People capture mucormycosis by coming into contact with fungal spores in the environment. It can also develop on the skin after entering the skin through bites, scratches, burns, or other types of skin trauma. The disease is being detected in patients who have recove...