Black Fungus claims life of Microbiology Professor in Bihar
Dr Pandey, after recovering from Coronavirus infection , got infected from black fungus and his right eye was removed.Later several of his organs stopped functioning and he breathed his last this evening.
Patna: Professor in Pathology and Microbiology at Bettiah Medical College Hospital Dr Uday Shankar Pandey died due to black fungal infection in a private hospital here on Monday.
Dr Pandey, after recovering from Coronavirus infection , got infected from black fungus and his right eye was removed.Later several of his organs stopped functioning and he breathed his last this evening.
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He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. Several doctors posted at various government Medical college hospitals expressed their deep sorrow over the demise of Dr Pandey.
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