Black Fungus Symptoms and other information you need to know

Black Fungus (Mucormycosis) is a fungal infection that mainly affects people who have low immunity or on medication for other health problems that reduces their ability to fight environmental organisms. Sinuses or lungs of such individuals sometimes get affected after fungal spores are inhaled from the polluted air. In rare instance this can lead to a serious disease that might also turn fatal.

Symptoms and other information about Black Fungus

Facial swelling (usuallyon one side)
Nasal or Sinus Congestion
Headache
Black lesions on nasal bridge or inside of mouth that quickly become more severe
Fever
Cough, chest pain and shortness of breath
Blisters or ulcer and blackening of the infected area
Pain or warmth or excessive redness around the wound
Nausea, vomiting or gastrointestinal bleeding

How to prevent Black Fungus:

Try to avoid dusty areas. Wear an N95 mask in case you cannot avoid going there.
Avoid direct contact with water-damaged buildings and flood water.
Wear shoes, long pants and a long sleeved shirt when doing outdoor activities, such as
Wear gloves when handling materials, such as soil.
Clean skin injuries well with soap and water

Risk Factors about Black Fungus:

Uncontrolled Diabetes, especially with diabetic ketoacidosis
Cancer
Organ transplant
Stem cell transplant
Low number of white blood cells
Long term usage of steroids
Excessive iron in the body
Skin injury due to surgery, burns or wounds

What to do if you are infected by Black Fungus:

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