Although the graph of coronavirus infection in India is slowly declining, there are concerns about the number of deaths. Again, in the midst of this anxiety, various types of fungal infections are increasing. In addition to black fungus, there is also the infection of white fungus. Now there is a yellow fungus on the forehead.
Unhealthy environment, black fungus was seen due to excessive use of steroids in the treatment of corona. The disease has already started spreading in India. Increased pressure on health services. At a time when everyone is busy dealing with black fungus, news of white fungus and yellow fungus infections is coming from different cities of the country.
Remember, the symptoms of these three fungus infections, immunity everything is different. That's why the discussion-
What is Yellow Fungus?
Although it is not a new disease. However, it is more harmful than white and black fungus. Doctors have warned about this. Because this fungus is affecting the internal organs of the body. An incident of yellow fungus in Ghaziabad has come to light recently.
The cause of yellow fungus:-
Like any other infection, it is primarily caused by an unhealthy environment. Unhealthy environments such as poor hygiene, dirty food are responsible for this fungus. Even steroid overdose and antibacterial medication are said to be the cause of the infection. Again, patients who have co-morbidity or whose immune system is very weak are also more likely to be infected.
Symptoms of yellow fungus:-
When infected with this fungus, pus or pass starts to come out inside the body. Wounds can take time to heal, paralysis, and in some cases even acute necrosis can be caused by yellow fungus.
In the early stages of the infection, patients may experience lethargy, fatigue. As it attacks the internal organs of the body, the organs are affected and the person begins to lose all his strength. Not getting hungry again, not eating well is also one of the symptoms. As a result, weight loss begins unexpectedly, and metabolism is weakened.
In some cases, the fungus also attacks the eyes. Red or squinted eyes indicate infection with yellow fungus.
What is black fungus?
Mucormycosis is also known as black fungus. It is born from a kind of mold. It is spread in our environment. This disease is rare. The fungus affects people with weakened immune systems and co-morbidity, such as diabetes. It can also spread through the air. However, healthy and immune people can be said to be safe from this fungus. This was stated by Dr. Nikhil Tandon, Professor, AIIMS and Head, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
The cause of the black fungus:-
Steroid injections are often used to treat patients with coronary heart disease. Which helps reduce inflammation of the airways. This steroid also reduces the ability to fight infections. Therefore, such patients are more prone to be infected by mycobacterium tuberculosis. People with diabetes, cancer, or kidney failure are also at greater risk. People who have had a decrease in the number of white blood cells due to long-term use of steroids can also be easily infected by this fungus.
It attacks the person's sinuses and lungs. This can cause swelling of one side of the face. Acute headache, black sores on the upper part of the nose and mouth, chest pain, shortness of breath, and poor eyesight are the symptoms of this fungus. According to AIIMS doctors, this can lead to problems eating later. It is not easy to open the mouth again. Not only that, this fungus can weaken the teeth and cause them to fall out.
However, doctors believe that controlled use of steroids and frequent blood sugar checks in corona sufferers can prevent this fungus.
According to some health experts, white fungus or aspergillosis is more dangerous than black fungus. Because it affects more than one part of the body. White fungus can infect the skin, stomach, kidneys, brain, genitals, etc.
Causes of White Fungus:-
Like black fungus, white fungus infection is more common in people with weakened immune systems. Patients with diabetes and cancer are also at risk. Not only this, those who have been using steroids for a long time or have been in ICU are also more prone to this disease.
Symptoms of White Fungus:-
AIIMS Professor Dr. Kaushal Verma said that the infection of this fungus first spreads from the tongue or genitals in the human body. Due to this the tongue becomes white.
According to doctors, the symptoms of this rare fungal infection are similar to those of the Sars-Cove 2 infection. It can also attack the lungs. It can be identified by CT scan.
However, cough, fever, diarrhea, black spots in the lungs, lack of oxygen is one of the common symptoms of this disease.
Black fungus is not contagious. It cannot enter from one person to another. AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria had earlier said it was not contagious. However, a person can be infected if they have a weak immune system. "90-95 percent of people had diabetes, and they were even given steroids," he said.
Molds that enter the environment through the respiratory process can cause fungal infections. Excessive humidity, foul smelling and contaminated food, uncleanliness are responsible for this infection.
