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Black fungus cases in the country are surging and have created mayhem among people. So to control it Indian Medical Association HQ has released a list of guidelines outlining the management, treatment and preventive measures that can be taken.
According to the AIIMS document, it is caused by fungus rhizopus and mucor of the order mucorales mainly and infection occurs after individuals inhale ubiquitous spores. While there is no age or gender predilection, factors such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, comorbidies or immunosuppression by steroids can make it easier to get infected. Factors such as reuse of face masks or oxygen tubing can also contribute.
