Ask The Doctor | Common symptoms of black fungus infection & treatment

Updated : May 18, 2021 19:57
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On today's episode of Ask The Doctor, Dr Sudipto Pakrasi, Chairman, Opthalmology, Medanta Medicity explains why cases of black fungus are rising across hospitals in the country. Busting common misconceptions on mucormycosis, Dr Pakrasi says immuno-suppression in Covid patients leads to black fungus infections, while over administering steroids may also lead to increase in mucomycosis cases. He assures, that the black fungus infection if detected early during diagnosis is completely treatable by available drugs & there's nothing to worry.

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