While India is still struggling to fight its battle with COVID-19, Black Fungus, and White Fungus, one case has been reported of ‘Yellow Fungus’ i

Yellow Fungus: Is It More Lethal Than Black Fungus And White Fungus

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2021-05-24 12:47:08

While India is still struggling to fight its battle with COVID-19, Black Fungus, and White Fungus, one case has been reported of ‘Yellow Fungus’ infection in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Experts have warned that yellow fungus is more lethal than black and white fungus. Also Read - RDIF and Panacea Biotec Launch Production of Sputnik V in India, To Produce 100 Million Doses Per Year

The patient diagnosed with Yellow fungus is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. Also Read - BCCI to Donate 2000 Oxygen Concentrators to Aid India's Fight Against Covid-19

Yellow fungus is more damaging than the other two fungal infections as it can affect the body’s internal organs. It starts off internally, causes pus leakage, slow healing of wounds, and in severe cases, it can lead to organ failure and acute necrosis, according to a Times of India report. Also Read - Pfizer, Moderna Refused To Sell Vaccines Directly To Us, Said Will Deal Only With Centre: Kejriwal

Fungal infections take place due to unsanitary conditions that include poor hygiene, contaminated resources, or going overboard with steroids, antibacterial medicines.