Thousands of'Black Fungus' Cases Reported in COVID-19 Patients in India
MONDAY, May 24, 2021 -- India is struggling with thousands of cases of deadly fungal infections in COVID-19 patients and those who have recovered from the disease.
Nearly 9,000 cases of the fungal infection mucormycosis, also known as " black... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 24, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Health Highlights: May 24, 2021
Thousands of ' Black Fungus ' Cases in COVID-19 Patients in India
India is struggling with thousands of cases of deadly fungal infections in COVID-19 patients and those who have recovered from the disease.
Nearly 9,000 cases of a fungal infection... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 24, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
India battles fatal fungal threat as virus deaths near 300K
Doctors in India are fighting a fatal fungal infection affecting COVID-19 patients or those who have recovered from the disease amid a coronavirus surge that has driven the country’s fatalities to nearly 300,000 (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - May 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Alarm over white fungus: Here's all you need to know about causes, symptoms and treatment plans
Though no case of white fungal infection in Covid patients has been reported in Patna, white fungus (Candida and Aspergillus) reaching the lungs could pose a new challenge. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - May 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alarm over white fungus: All you need to know about causes, symptoms and treatment plans
Though no case of white fungal infection in Covid patients has been reported in Patna, white fungus (Candida and Aspergillus) reaching the lungs could pose a new challenge. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - May 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lindquist investigator research on mucormycosis, the deadly 'black fungus'
(The Lundquist Institute) The Lundquist Institute announced that one of its start-up companies, Vitalex Biosciences is producing an antibody that stems the spread of mucormycosis, a deadly fungal infection with an overall mortality rate of 50% and higher. Mucormycosis is an emerging infection caused by exposure to mucor, a mold commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables. It affects the sinuses, the brain and the lungs and is life-threatening in severely immunocompromised individuals. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 14, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Lundquist investigator research on mucormycosis, the deadly 'black fungus'
(The Lundquist Institute) The Lundquist Institute announced that one of its start-up companies, Vitalex Biosciences is producing an antibody that stems the spread of mucormycosis, a deadly fungal infection with an overall mortality rate of 50% and higher. Mucormycosis is an emerging infection caused by exposure to mucor, a mold commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables. It affects the sinuses, the brain and the lungs and is life-threatening in severely immunocompromised individuals. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 14, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Rare Fungal Infection Affecting COVID-19 Patients in India
Doctors are reporting an uptick in cases of a highly lethal condition called mucormycosis that might be linked to steroid treatments for SARS-CoV-2. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - May 11, 2021 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
Fungal infection in Covid 19 patients: Causes, symptoms and treatment
The condition is relatively rare, but doctors and medical experts say it seems to be infecting some COVID patients whose weakened immune systems and underlying health conditions, particularly diabetes, leave them vulnerable. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - May 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mucormycosis: Gujarat sets up special wards in hospitals, procures anti-fungal drug vials
Gujarat has so far reported over 100 cases of mucormycosis, a serious but rare fungal infection which has left many patients blind and is also causing other serious issues. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - May 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Centre issues advisory on management of Mucormycosis fungal infection in COVID-19 patients
Warning symptoms include pain and redness around eyes and nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits and altered mental status, the advisory stated. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - May 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid-sparked fungal infection assuming epidemic proportions
India News: Triggered by coronavirus, mucormycosis, which has a mortality rate of over 50% and can lead to blindness, is sweeping... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diabetes-Covid-steroids mix causing increase in fungal infections: Doctors
Experts said rational use of steroids in diabetic patients, use of nasal anti-germ solutions such as betadine and sensitizing those who ’ve recovered from Covid about post-infection red flags can avoid long-drawn, mutilating and expensive treatments. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - May 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pfizer acquires Amplyx Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that it has acquired Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held company dedicated to the development of therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases that affect people with compromised immune systems. Amplyx's lead compound, Fosmanogepix (APX001), is a novel investigational asset under development for the treatment of invasive fungal infections. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - April 28, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Pfizer Business and Industry Source Type: news
How To Treat Skin Fungal Infections
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - April 27, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
