All of us know that we are dealing with this COVID-19 crisis. But now days some post covid complications seen in some patients.  Mucormycosis is  one of the main post covid complication.

So i have decided to share some knowledge and awareness about this mucormycosis.

Mucormycosis is a well known disease in medical history. It also known as" Zygomycosis" " Black fungus" It is a fungal infection.

Predisposing factors:- 1. In COVID-19 patients               2.Immunocompramised patients     3. Prolonged corticosteroid therapy   4.trauma

high risks in COVID patients, whose age is more than 40 yrs, prolonged less WBC count , diabetic patients

Route of infection:- 1. Inhalation

                                  2. Ingestion

                             3.Traumatic Inocculatiom

How it spreads:-  It is caused due to exposure to the "mucormyete mold". These organisms mostly present in the soil, Leaves, piles of compost.

By Inhalation of these organisms it can spread in the sinuses then spreads to the eye and brain . In this way after few days it attacks on different parts of our body.

If anyone has diabetes, they are on the high risk.

After COVID test is positive the following symptoms are seen within 5 days:-

               -   Fever

                -  Headache

                - Diplopia (double vision)

               - Bleeding through nose

                -Presence of blood in vomiting

              - Pain in tooth or loosening of tooth

            -   Swelling and  Redness of eye

            -  Black spots seen around the eyes due to fungus

Early dignosis is very important to treat this disease. If any above symptoms are seen pleasego immediately to the hospital.

This fungus wherever it spreads stop the blood of affected area so it is very dangerous and showing high mortality rate.  That's why early diagnosis plays very important role in treatment 

 Treatment of the disease:-         1.AMPHOTERICIN-B injection is given for 14-21 days.

2.posaconazole, isavuconazole tablets are given.

Most important it necorsed the affected areas so the affected areas are treated surgically. The affected part should be removed.

so., if any symptoms are seen then immediately go to the hospital and take proper treatment.

Do not use any home remedies/ treatment for this disease

To avoid spread of disease :- following things should be done..

 - surrounding area should keep clean and dry.

- use mask whenever u go outside

- regularly medication is given to diabetic patient

- regularly body routine check up is done in every 3 months (for above 50 years old)  

- maintain the water level in body and exercise daily. ( In post covid patients)

-everyone should maintain the sugar level of body.

Don't be afraid .

Remember "early diagnosis is very important"

Stay healthy. Stay strong!!

We will definitely overcome this pandemic.