Outbreak of deadly black fungus surges in India with thousands blinded or disfigured
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dailystar.co.ukCovid-19 pandemic, a deadly new outbreak of “black fungus” infections is surging in India.A few dozen cases of mucormycosis fungal infections were recorded in May, but Indian news channel NDTV reports the number of cases has now risen to 31,000.
The fungus has claimed over 2,000 deaths.The fungus can take hold in the stomach, lungs or bloodstream but has its most devastating effect when it infects the nasal passages and sinuses – from where it can easily affect the eyes and brain.In addition to the growing death toll, many patients are being blinded.
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