As the country is graduallyrecovering from the deadly second wave of coronavirus pandemic cases of rarefungal infections have come emerged across India.
We all are known to thecases of Black, White, and Yellow Fungus infection however now, another coloredfungal infection case has emerged and it has made the medical experts toscratch their heads.
It is to be noted herethat Black fungus has already been declared as an epidemic in many states.
Earlier in the day, a34-year-old Covid-19-survivor was diagnosed with green fungus infection in Indore,Madhya Pradesh and was shifted to Mumbai by air ambulance for treatment.
This is the first caseof green fungus in India and it was found out after a patient was airliftedfrom Indore to Mumbai. According to Dr. Ravi Dosi, head of the Department ofChest Diseases, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), thepatient underwent a test on suspicion that he had contracted the mucormycosisor black fungus, following which it was examined that he has green fungus.
With the emergence of the first-ever “green fungus” case in Madhya Pradesh, people are now curious toknow its symptoms and causes.
What is Green Fungus?
The rare fungalinfection is also known as ‘Aspergillosis,’ includes high fever and nosebleeding. It is caused by ‘Aspergillus’, a common mold that lives indoors andoutdoors. However, people with low or weak immune systems or lung diseases areprone to develop health problems related to green fungus infection.
What are the symptoms ofGreen Fungus?
a) Nose Bleeding
b) High Fever
c) Weakness or Fatigue
d) Weight Loss
How Green Fungus can beprevented?
1. Try maintaining goodhygiene, oral and physical cleanliness.
2. Avoid areas with a lotof dust and stored contaminated water.
3. Wear an N95 respiratorfor prevention from dust
4. Avoid activities thatinvolve close contact with soil or dust.
5.Try to keep washingyour face and hands well with soap and water, especially if they have beenexposed to soil or dust.