Covid-linked mucormycosis: Keep diabetes in control, avoid steroids, say doctors - News Summed Up

Covid-linked mucormycosis: Keep diabetes in control, avoid steroids, say doctors


Covid Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) has been associated with high morbidity and mortality, exorbitant treatment costs and has led to shortage of antifungal drugs. What are the symptoms of Covid Associated Mucormycosis (CAM)? 📣 JOIN NOW 📣: The Express Explained Telegram ChannelBesides Covid patients, which other people should guard against it? Persons immunocompromised including organ transplant patients, patients with uncontrolled diabetes, HIV positive patients, cancer patients as well as persons taking immunosuppressive drugs including steroids must keep a watch. Black fungi are a different category of fungi having melanin in the cell wall.


Source: Indian Express May 19, 2021 04:52 UTC



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