New delhi, May 22: AIIMS Professor and Head of Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dr Nikhil Tandon has said that mucor may enter into lungs but its chances are very low.
The doctor expressed his views following the rising number of cases of Mucormycosis or black fungus infections in various states.
He added that Mucor can spread through the air. It won’t cause any problem if a person is healthy.
AIIMS Director Dr Guleria pointed out that there has been an increasing trend of rise in fungal infection in the last few weeks being seen among those recovering from COVID-19 with several states reporting an increase in the cases of black fungus.
As per the Union Health Ministry, Mucormycosis is being detected among patients who are recovering or have recovered from COVID-19.
The fungal infection, which is caused by exposure to mucor mould that is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables, affects the brain, lungs, and sinuses and can be lethal to those suffering from diabetes and having compromised immune systems such as such as cancer patients or people with HIV/AIDS
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