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Black Fungus
I have recovered from covid 19 a month back and now it's black fungus hitting us hard along with corona. What are the precautions for black fungus to avoid it and symptoms to diagnose it in the early stage.
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Wash the mask every day after use . Sanitizer should be used frequently.
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Dr. Divya Ramraika
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Keep control your sugar levels
Don't take steroids without asking doctor
In case of dental pain, anesthesia over face, black nasal discharge, blockage of nose, pain in eyes, decrease in vision, swelling of eyes, decreased movement of eyes, black spots over face then consult your doctor immediately
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Black fungus / mucormycosis is an infection caused in IMMUNOCOMPROMISED individuals
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Diabetes
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Maintain hygiene
Clean all the steamers / nebulisers properly and disinfect them regularly
Wear masks especially at places where there is a lot of dust or moist and danp areas
Construction sites should be avoided
Used boiled water and maintain all necessary precautions
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