Mucormycosis or the deadly black fungus attack on Covid-19 recoveries is on the rise. A special unit has been set up at the Trust Well Hospital for the purpose of providing special care and care to the infected.
The deadly Black Fungus – Mucormycosis attack on Covid-19 recoveries is on the rise. The fungal infection in Delhi is now showing its impact on those recovering from the Corona plague in Bangalore. In the last two weeks, 38 people have been treated for this Black fungus at Trust well Hospital in Bangalore. Many patients are treated in various hospitals in the state.
Special unit at the Trust Well Hospital
A special unit has been set up at the Trust Well Hospital for the purpose of providing special care and care to the infected. Steroid use has been used to treat Covid 19 infection. It plays a vital role in saving lives. However, in patients with diabetes, increased sugar level with steroid use increases fungal growth. Also, in some cases steroid and high potency antibiotics are given. Some of these patients have reduced immunity due to its adverse effects. Then, that acts as fertile land for the fungus or mucormycosis, causing many complications.
Dr Deepak Haldipur, Head of the Department of Special Treatment of Mucormycosis at Trust Well Hospital says, “incorrect use of life-saving steroids in Covid-19 cases without the advice of a doctor can increase the sugar Level in diabetic patients. Also, this fungus increases in severity when immunity is reduced. This fungus can also occur in cases where the water used in the oxygen humidifier is not sterilized.
Symptoms of Mucormycosis:
The doctor should be contacted immediately if you experience any of these symptoms:
pain in one side of the face;
swelling/pain in the eyes; nausea in the nose;
bleeding in the nose;
loosening of teeth;
black or brown spot on top of mouth;
change in eyesight.
According to Dr HV Madhusudhan , “Over 15 Black fungus surgeries have been performed at Trust Well Hospital in the last two weeks. It was a silent killer infection, and in the first wave of coronary care only 33 patients were treated. However, this time it is very alarming that 38 people get infected in just 2 weeks.” He advised that those who are cured, especially those suffering from diabetes, should beware.This fungal infection spreads quickly to others. There is also fear of infection, especially for doctors who treat it.’
A specialty unit has been created at Trust Well Hospital to treat it. The team included Dr Deepak Haldipur, Director of ENT Division and Dr Narak Singh, Director of Neurosciences. Dr. H. V Madhusudhan, Maxillofacial Specialist, Dr Aditya Murthy, Eye Specialist Dr Preity Kali. There is an increasing need to educate the public about this infection. Doctors should consulted immediately if the above symptoms occur.
