Tag: mucormycosis
India Reports 8,848 Mucormycosis Cases, 23K More Amphotericin Vials Allocated
India has so far reported approximately cases of 8,848 mucormycosis or black fungus, one of the rapidly spreading infections observed in those recovering from Covid-19. ....
Identify Fungus By Name, Not Colour, Says AIIMS Chief On Mucormycosis
With the 'black fungus' identified in Covid patients, followed by a 'white' variant and now 'yellow', AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Monday advised that mucormycosis should be identified by its name, rather than by its colour. ....
BLACK FUNGUS: India Reports 11,717 Mucormycosis Cases, 29K More Amphotericin Vials Allocated
The Centre has allocated to states and Union Territories (UTs) 29,250 additional vials of Amphotericin-B, a key drug to treat raging mucormycosis cases in India for the 11,717 patients currently being treated at different hospitals across the country. ....
Why Only Formalities And Not Treatment Of Black Fungus, Rahul Gandhi Asks Govt
Amid rising cases of black fungus, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked the government for not providing proper treatment to patients suffering from the disease. ....
Karnataka Extends Covid-19 Lockdown Till June 7 Now
With the deadly second wave of Covid infections spreading in rural parts of the state, Karnataka on Friday decided to extend its lockdown, slated till May 24, till June 7. ....
Maharashtra To Treat Mucormycosis Patients Free Of Cost
In a significant move, the Maharashtra government on Monday informed the Bombay High Court that it will treat all patients suffering from mucormycosis at designated hospitals free of cost besides planning to cap the treatment rates in private hospitals.....
COVID: Gurugram Reports 1st Death Due To Suspected Black Fungus
The city has reported first suspected death due to black fungus infection (Mucormycosis). ....
Corona: Gujarat Declares Black Fungus As Epidemic
After the Union Health Ministry urged the states and Union Territories (UTs) to make mucormycosis or 'black fungus' a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Gujarat government on Thursday declared the fungal infection as an epidemic. ....
Black Fungus Treatment: Delhi HC Allows Duty-free Import Of Amphotericin B
The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed duty free import of Amphotericin B, used for treating black fungus patients, on furnishing of a bond by the importers, till the final decision by Centre on waiving customs duty. ....
Black Fungus Claims 13 Lives In UP
The deadly black fungus -- Mucormycosis -- has claimed six more lives in the Uttar Pradesh capital in the past 24 hours while 34 more patients were admitted to hospitals.....
