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India: Dirty oxygen cylinders, ventilators behind ‘black fungus’? – Al Jazeera English
Experts say unsanitary conditions could increase the risk of developing the infection, but opinions are divided.
A rapid rise in cases of mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, has added to the challenges faced by Indias healthcare system as it deals with a massive second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Read on for information about mucormycosis, opinions from health experts and the scientific evidence behind what could be driving the recent rise in cases.
What is mucormycosis?
Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that causes blackening or discolouration over the nose, blurred or double vision, chest pain, breathing…
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