black fungus

New Delhi: There is no end to myths and misinformation regarding black fungus amid the rising cases of Coronavirus. The social media news factory is working overtime to 'misinform' people about the dreaded mucormycosis. Under such…

New Delhi: Amid the rising cases of black fungus infection, the first case of yellow fungus has been reported in the country. The patient is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It is learnt…

New Delhi: Five pharmaceutical companies have got the go-ahead to manufacture the anti-fungal drug Amphotericin B, used to treat mucormycosis or black fungus. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has cleared their applications. The…

New Delhi: Amid the rising cases of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported in various parts of the country, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday directed all states to declare it as an epidemic and list it under the “Epidemic Diseases Act”…

Cases of black fungus infection, or mucormycosis, has suddenly increased in India due to COVID-19 and its treatment. Even AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria acknowledged it on Saturday, warning that misuse of steroids must be stopped. Taking…