Amid concerns over rising cases of Mucormycosis or 'Black Fungus' in Covid recovered patients, several cases of 'White Fungus' have been reported in Bihar. Medical experts say 'White Fungus' is deadlier than Mucormycosis as it affects other organs of the body apart from lungs !
At least four patients of 'white fungus' have been detected in Bihar's capital Patna. Dr SN Singh, Head of Patna Medical College and Hospital's Microbiology Department, told media that there could be many more cases white fungus.
Dr Singh said that people with low immunity, diabetes, AIDS patients, those who have undergone kidney transplant are more susceptible to this disease. He also pointed out that negligence while using oxygen cylinder for Covid patients can put them at risk of 'white fungus'.
"People use tap water in the humidifier attached to the oxygen cylinder. Tap water may contain 'white fungus' which can be a source of chest infection in the person on oxygen support," Dr Singh said !
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