Cases of mucormycosis, which is also commonly known as black fungus, have been reported amongst those who have recovered from Covid-19 in India. The number of such cases has increased in Gujarat. Also, the state sees an exponential rise in COVID infections
A hospital in Delhi, the epicenter of coronavirus in India, has reported the resurgence of deadly Covid-induced black fungal infections in patients.
At least eight COVID recovered persons were reported to have lost their eyesight in Surat, a commercial city of Gujarat, due to mucormycosis.
They had to be admitted to hospitals for the sudden loss of vision. Surat has reported at least 40 cases of black fungus in the last 15 days.
These types of infections can cause loss of sight and can lead to corrective measures such as the amputation of the affected area.
According to Delhi doctors patients who contract black fungus only have a 50% survival rate.
