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Medical Conditions - Black Fungus

Black fungus, also known as mucormycosis, is a severe fungal infection caused by molds called mucormycetes. It typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals. The symptoms of mucormycosis depend on the body organ affected by it. Antifungal medicines such as Amphotericin B and Posoconazole are used to treat mucormycosis.

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I have recovered from COVID. Will I get mucormycosis?

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Can black fungus spread to family if we were not in contact?

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Does long-term use of steroids in diabetes patients with COVID-19 cause black fungus disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mucormycosis is an opportunistic infection and occurs in patients with lowered immunity.

Can black fungus spread through clothing?

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Am I at risk of black fungus if I am not diabetic and did not take steroids for COVID-19?

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Am I at risk of black fungus after a month of COVID-19 if I used a soil contaminated earphone?

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