Is this black fungus please give advise

2021-06-02 07:21:45
I noticed a black spot on left side of palate ( photo attached and marked ) for 4 days...no pain ... No progression...but H/O covid infection 1 month ago... Prescribed STEROID 16 mg twice for 5 days with no oxygen cylinder...i was in Home isolation... No diabetes...random sugar on glucometer 110-125 ...i heard about black fungus...is this black spot anything serious ?
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No its not. There is nothing to worry✌ in your case, Low dose steroids for short duration are not a risk factor for mucor. Random sugar above 200 is diabetes.
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it looks like a blood vessel under the mucosa of the palate. it's normal.

Answered2021-06-02 08:30:46

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No it's not black fungus

Answered2021-06-02 10:06:28

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Dear patient consult me as ap,need to discuss few things with you thanks

Answered2021-06-02 08:31:06

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It’s not Black fungus

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