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How to prevent black Fungus

2021-05-09 12:41:04
I had tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms and was in home isolation. Me being a diabetic how prone am I to catch the black Fungus? What are the symptoms and how do I prevent catching the black fungus?
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If your sugar levels are controlled you are unlikely to catch it. It appears to spread through unhyeiginic conditions in hospitals. Rarely someone at home has been reported to be infected with Mucormycosis.
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Tc, ensure Sp02 is maintained. watch for symptoms and ensure sugars are controlled

Answered2021-05-09 14:23:26

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