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FAQ About The black fungus infection, also known as mucormycosis

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  Q1  What is black fungus in human? Ans:  Mucormycosis, or “black fungus”, usually infects people whose immune system has been compromised, causing blackening or discolouration over the nose, blurred or double vision, chest pain, breathing difficulties and coughing blood. Q2  What is a black fungus? Ans:  The black fungus infection, also known as mucormycosis, is caused by a fungus called mucor. Recently, several states have flagged cases of COVID-triggered mucormycosis, especially among patients who are diabetic. Q3  How does black fungus start? Ans:  Primarily, fungal spore floating in the environment give people this infection. One may also catch it when the fungus "enters the skin through a cut, burn, or other types of skin trauma." Q4  What is treatment of black fungus? Ans:  High demand leads to shortage of anti-fungal drug Ampho B to treat Black Fungus. As Black Fungus infections are on rise, there has been sudden rise in demand for a...