The deadly fungus plaguing India during crippling Covid battle – Yahoo News Australia

A second deadly infection has swept India as the country’s healthcare system continues to cripple under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic.
Secondary infections like mucormycosis or “black fungus” have been adding to India’s mortality rate with states having reported more than 500 cases recently in Covid-19 patients with diabetes.
The Indian government has told doctors to look out for signs of black fungus in Covid-19 patients as hospitals report a rise in cases of the rare, but potentially…

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