These days, new news about black fungus disease(black fungus or mucormycosis) is heard....many people are skeptical about it....Since there is a connection between black fungus and corona, this issue has increased the concerns....but there is no need to stress too much, it is enough to raise your immune system with the above information...

so with GCORP LLC Follow this article to discuss black fungus disease and its treatment in detail.

What is black fungus disease?.

Black fungus or mucormycosis is a rare but dangerous infection.. This disease is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes and often affects the sinuses, lungs, skin and brain..

Who are more susceptible to black fungus disease?

This infection can happen to anyone at any age....Most people come into contact with this fungus at some point in their daily life....But if your immune system is weakened and you use certain medications, the risk of contracting this disease increases....These diseases include:

• Diabetes (especially when not under control)
• HIV or AIDS
• Cancer
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• stem cell transplantation
• Neutropenia (low white blood cell count)
• Long-term use of steroids
• Use of injectable drugs
• High level of iron in the body (hemochromatosis)
• Bad health caused by improper nutrition
• Inappropriate level of acid in the body (metabolic acidosis)
• Premature birth or low birth weight

Also, if you have a skin injury such as a burn, cut, or wound, your risk of contracting black fungus increases... This disease is not contagious.

Learn more: home treatment of skin fungus

Symptoms of black fungus

Symptoms of black fungus depend on where the fungus grows in your body.. These symptoms may include the following:

• Fever
• Cough
• chest pain
• shortness of breath
• Swelling on one side of the face
• Headache
• Getting sinuses
• Black spots on the bridge of the nose or inside the mouth
• stomach ache
• Nausea and vomiting
Gastrointestinal bleeding
• The presence of blood in the stool
• diarrhea

If your skin is infected, the area may appear blistered, red, or swollen.. In addition, it may become black, warm, or painful.. The infection can also spread through the blood to other parts of your body.. This is called disseminated mucormycosis.. When this happens, the fungus can affect organs such as the spleen and heart. be.

Complications of black fungus

• Blindness
• Blood clots or blockage of blood vessels
• nerve damage

If left untreated, black fungus can be fatal....Since black fungus infection is so rare, the exact death rate is not known....but researchers estimate that overall, the disease kills 54% of infected people....The chance of death depends on which part of the body is involved....

Diagnosis of black fungus

If black fungus is suspected, the doctor will start with a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history... Tell your doctor if you have eaten spoiled food in recent days or been in places where fungal spores are often found.

If it looks like you have a lung or sinus infection, your doctor may take a sample of fluid from your nose or throat and run tests on it.... Your doctor may also take a small piece of infected tissue for testing through a biopsy.. Imaging tests such as a CT scan or MRI are also done to make sure the infection has not spread to the brain or other organs.

If you are diagnosed with black fungus, you should start treatment with antifungal drugs as soon as possible.. These drugs stop the growth of the fungus, kill it and control the infection. Some of these drugs include:

• Amphotericin B
Isoconazole Posaconazole

You can use these drugs as tablets or intravenously....the dosage depends on the severity of your disease....sometimes high-dose intravenous drugs are used to control the infection....then after controlling the disease, you can replace the pill....while using the pills, if you experience side effects such as stomach pain, heartburn or breathing problems, be sure to consult your doctor>

In cases where the disease is not too severe, medicine works.... In more urgent cases, surgery may be recommended to remove infected or dead tissue to prevent the fungus from spreading.... This surgery may also include removing parts of the patient's nose or eyes...

Ways to prevent black fungus

There is actually no way to prevent breathing in fungal spores... but there are a few things you can do to reduce your chances of getting it.. This is especially important for people with weakened immune systems.. So avoid areas with a lot of dust or dirt, like construction or excavation sites.. If you must be in these areas, use a mask

Avoid drinking contaminated water... especially in places where If there has been a recent storm or flood, the water is more likely to be contaminated... If you have a weak immune system, avoid activities such as gardening that involve dust and manure.

If you can't protect your skin with shoes, gloves, long pants, and long sleeves, wash cuts or scrapes with soap and water as soon as possible....If you have black fungus, be sure to take the prescribed medication....If side effects cause problems or the infection doesn't improve, tell your doctor right away.

The connection between black fungus and corona

In patients with corona, the mucosa of the respiratory tract and blood vessels are damaged, which leads to the creation of a favorable environment for the growth of black fungus... Also, the steroids prescribed for these patients may slightly increase the sugar level.... In the meantime, their breathing becomes difficult and finally the patient's immune system weakens... Therefore, all these factors create a fun environment for growth... There is someone around you with a weak immune system who is also infected with Corona, you should not be in areas with a lot of dust.

Conclusion

According to the points mentioned, black fungus disease is not very common in Iran and the world and should not be involved.... This disease is dangerous for people who have a weak immune system.... Therefore, by improving your immune system, you can avoid contracting this disease.... If you need more guidance, you can contact GCORP LLC's infectious disease experts by making an appointment.

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