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What is black fungus

2021-05-21 17:34:52
Can it be caused if I have taken steroids during covid treatment. Whst are precautions for its prevention?
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Short course steroids doesn’t cause much problem(if taken orally for less than 7 days) if on o2and steroids for long term then it can put u under risks for mucomycosis. Not everyone gets affected

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As diabetes is a bit common thus use in these patients has seen to develop black fungus
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Steroid increase risk of black fungus
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