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What is black fungus? What’s it got to do with coronavirus in India? – ABC News
India is still in the midst of a serious coronavirus outbreak, but doctors are reporting a concerning rise in the number of black fungus infections that are putting…
India is grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world right now, with daily totals still in the hundreds of thousands and more than 26 million total confirmed cases.
But at the same time, the nation’s doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about a rare infection called mucormycosis also known as “black fungus”.
Here are five quick answers to get you up to speed on it.
1. What is black fungus?
It’s a fungal infection caused by exposure to moulds called mucormycetes, which are commonly…
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