Mumbai: As many as 90 folks have died of Mucormycosis, a uncommon however deadly fungal an infection, in Maharashtra so far, state public well being minister Rajesh Tope mentioned on Wednesday (May 19). Cases of mucormycosis, additionally referred to as Black Fungus, have been on rise for the reason that outbreak of coronavirus final yr, although the minister didn’t point out any timeframe.
He additionally warned towards the indiscriminate use of steroids to deal with COVID-19 sufferers. “So far, 90 people have died due to mucormycosis in Maharashtra. It is serious. and should not be taken lightly. Indiscriminate use of steroids to treat patients suffering from coronavirus should be avoided,” the minister was quoted as saying by PTI.
Factors resembling extreme diabetes and suppression of immune system additionally lead to folks catching the an infection, Tope mentioned.
According to medical consultants, steroids which suppress immune system make a affected person susceptible to catching the fungal an infection. “The Maharashtra government is prepared to tackle it and has prepared nine-page guidelines for doctors who treat mucormycosis patients. The guidelines also suggest preventive measures such as the use of sterilised or distilled water in humidifiers of oxygen supplying machines (in COVID-19 wards),” he mentioned.
Compared to the primary wave of coronavirus pandemic, there have been extra instances of Black Fungus in the second wave, docs have famous.
