Hiding black fungus cases illegal, hospitals should report to Govt: Karnataka Health Minister
The Minister also warned that steroids should not be administered without the prescription of a doctor and the government is not providing steroids to those in home isolation.;
Bengaluru: Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, is now a noticed disease and hospitals should report it to the government, said Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday, adding that it is illegal to hide it.
"Black fungus is a post-covid complication. Those who have uncontrolled diabetes and use a high dosage of steroids are vulnerable to this. Those who undergo organ transplantation and have immunocompromised conditions like HIV are also likely to contract this. Such category of people should be more cautious," the Minister warned while addressing a press conference here.
He added that the fungus enters through the nasal cavity in persons with low immunity and subsequently attacks eyesight.
"One should get treatment immediately after it enters the nose. It is learned that the water used in humidifiers in hospitals is causing this. Experts panel has been set up to find out the exact cause of this disease. Measures will be taken after the expert committee submit its report," Sudhakar added.
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