Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital’s (LNJP) MD, Dr Suresh Kumar, has stated that white fungus an infection or Aspergillosis is not as dangerous as black fungus or Mucormycosis. Delhi government-run LNJP is without doubt one of the nation’s largest Covid amenities with round 1,500 beds.
He suggested in opposition to taking steroids to deal with Covid an infection with out consulting physician and stated that maintaining a healthy diet meals might help in boosting immunity to combat an infection.
“White fungus (Aspergillosis) is not as dangerous as black fungus. The treatment for the latter can continue for 1-1.5 months hence early diagnosis is critical. Don’t take steroids to treat Covid without consulting your doctor,” he stated.
“Fungus grows in cramped and humid spaces so keep ensure that your surroundings are cleaned regularly. Avoid consuming eatables refrigerated for days, eat fresh fruits, let sunlight in your house and wash your masks daily,” Dr Suresh added.
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Four sufferers of white fungus have been reported in Bihar’s Patna. Cases of mucormycosis or the black fungus an infection are being reported from a number of states. It is alleged to be deadly to these affected by diabetes and having compromised immune methods.
Several states have declared black fungus an infection a notifiable illness underneath the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
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