- Dr Mohini Daultani
Introduction
With the world reeling under the throes of a submicroscopic, enigmatically animated infectious particle - the novel coronavirus- we now have to contend with another hitherto not so common opportunistic foe, the so-called ‘Black fungus and White Fungus’ infection.
As different states continue to notify black fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic, a new infection called White fungus .i.e. Aspergillosishas also raised alarms among the health authorities. These new cases have been reported in Patna, Bihar, and according to reports by health officials, this infection appears to be four times more dangerous and lethal than black fungus.
What is white fungus?
White fungus, also known as Aspergillosis, is caused by aspergillus and is a serious fungal infection.
According to the Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), white fungus mimics "Mucormycosis”, in spreading slowly, causing blindness, organ dysfunction, loss of body tissue and can reach the lungs of patient.
Researchers have stated that fungi are mainly differentiated as invasive or noninvasive.
Both mucormycosis and aspergillosis are opportunistic invasive fungal infection affecting people with weakened immune system.
What are the causes of white fungus?
Signs of white fungus
Symptoms of white fungus
Who is at risk?
According to CDC, people who are at high risk for developing this infection include those who:
The report said a white fungus infection may be risky for pregnant women and children.
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