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  Aaj Ki Baat: After Black Fungus epidemic, White Fungus case reported from Patna

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 20, 2021 23:38 IST

  Top AIIMS expert explains how to detect Black Fungus infection at early stage. Why Centre today asked all states to declare Black Fungus an epidemic. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

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  Black fungus declared epidemic as state govt needs complete data of patients: Ashok Gehlot

  India | May 20, 2021 22:59 IST

  Mucormycosis or black fungus is a notifiable disease in the state under the Rajasthan Pandemic Act.

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  'Black fungus' declared as notifiable disease in Tamil Nadu

  India | May 20, 2021 20:22 IST

  "Currently nine people are being treated for the disease, of which six are old cases and three, new ones. Seven of them are diabetic, all are stable," health secretary J Radhakrishnan told reporters.

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  After Black Fungus, White Fungus hits India: Symptoms, cause; Is it deadlier than mucormycosis?

  Health | May 20, 2021 17:55 IST

  Medical experts say that 'white fungus' is more deadly than mucormycosis or Black Fungus as it affects other organs of the body besides the lungs. Know more about it here!

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  First case of black fungus reported in HP

  India | May 20, 2021 17:47 IST

  A native of Khagar in Hamirpur district has been diagnosed with Mucormycosis infection, Indira Gandhi Medical College hospital's senior medical superintendent Dr Janak Raj said.

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  Now, cases of 'white fungus', deadlier than 'black fungus', emerge in Patna

  India | May 20, 2021 17:25 IST

  Medical experts say 'White Fungus' is deadlier than Mucormycosis as it affects other organs of the body apart from lungs.

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  Delhi government to set up dedicated centres for treatment of 'black fungus' cases

  India | May 20, 2021 16:05 IST

  He made the announcement after discussing the rise in black fungus cases with officials and specialists at a meeting in Delhi.

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  Govt asks states to notify 'black fungus' under Epidemic Diseases Act, report all cases

  India | May 20, 2021 20:19 IST

  ​The government has asked all states and union territories to notify "mucormycosis" or "black fungus" under the Epidemic Diseases Act. In a letter, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said it would be mandatory for all health facilities to report all suspected and confirmed cases of the fungal infectiion.

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  Black Fungus: How to identify disease & what to do; Check AIIMS guidelines

  India | May 20, 2021 14:59 IST

  People with uncontrolled diabetes, on high doses of steroid, weak immunity or comorbidities are most vulnerable to black fungus.

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  Black fungus: AIIMS Guidelines for early detection of mucormycosis in its Covid ward

  Health | May 20, 2021 13:35 IST

  Amidst the catastrophe of the second wave of the Coronavirus, the challenge of black fungus is constantly increasing. Many cases of this rare fungal infection have been reported in different parts of the country. Here are the guidelines released by AIIMS which can help in the early detection and treatment of black fungus.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: How deadly Black Fungus is spreading in Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Rajasthan

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 19, 2021 23:38 IST

  Know from experts how to protect yourselves from deadly Black Fungus. Why Centre today changed vaccination guidelines for all those infected with Covid. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

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  India | May 19, 2021 23:09 IST

  ​India's Number One and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat – Rajat Sharma Ke Saath was launched just before the 2014 General Elections.

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  Black Fungus claims 90 lives in Maharashtra, says minister Rajesh Tope

  India | May 19, 2021 20:07 IST

  Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday infromed that at least 90 people have died after getting infected with Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) so far in the state.

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  Rajasthan government declares 'Black Fungus' an epidemic

  India | May 19, 2021 16:19 IST

  Currently, Rajasthan has around 100 black fungus patients and a separate ward has been made at SMS Hospital in Jaipur for their treatment.

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  Black fungus: Madhya Pradesh govt to conduct nasal endoscopy of COVID patients

  India | May 19, 2021 15:45 IST

  This campaign is aimed at the early detection and treatment of mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection.

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  COVID-19: Can uncontrolled diabetes trigger black fungus or mucormycosis? Find out what experts say

  Health | May 19, 2021 11:43 IST

  Mucormycosis is an uncommon, opportunistic invasive fungal infection that occurs in immune-suppressed patients. Uncontrolled diabetes is emerging as a major factor in acquiring black fungus infection or mucormycosis, which is surfacing in Covid-19 patients after recovery and is leading to further complications. 

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  Black Fungus: What causes mucormycosis? Can you get both Covid and black fungus infection?

  Health | May 20, 2021 7:37 IST

  Health experts have claimed that 'misuse of steroids' or consuming steroids during covid treatment is the major cause of black fungus infection or mucormycosis. Also, diabetic people are more prone to this rare fungal infection. But can you get both covid and black fungus infection together? Know everything you need to know here.

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  Karnataka reports 3 cases of black fungus in those recovering from COVID-19

  India | May 17, 2021 12:25 IST

  Mucormycosis or black fungus is a complication caused by fungal infection. People catch mucormycosis by coming in contact with the fungal spores in the environment. It can also develop on the skin after the fungus enters the skin through a cut, scrape, burn, or other type of skin trauma.