Q. Can black fungus spread through clothing?

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Could you explain your symptoms elaborately? Have you done any laboratory investigations for this issue?

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Few infectious rashes are contagious and could spread through skin contact.

Black fungus is mucormycosis. It is most common in diabetic patients, iron overload conditions, and immunocompromised individuals. Recently it has been seen in COVID patients who got steroids treatment. Black fungus is not contagious, but it spreads through fungal spores in the environment.

Do you have a history of diabetes or other conditions? What did your doctor say regarding fatigue and dry eyes? Describe the rash more specifically in terms of duration, site of infection, itchiness, color. Does it fade away or reappearing?

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The black fungus spreads through spores released in the atmosphere. It is naturally found in the environment, but it cannot produce disease because of our immune system. It causes blackish discoloration of the skin. The most common presentation of black fungus is an infection around the eyes, nose called rhino-oculo cerebral disease.

The infection cannot spread through clothing.

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If the treatment is not initiated on time, mucormycosis spreads rapidly and could be highly fatal.

Histopathological diagnosis with a biopsy to help identify the fungal hyphae of mucor to confirm the diagnosis. Both CT and MRI helps in the diagnosis. Each has its advantage in demonstrating the extension of the disease.

It occurs in immunocompromised individuals, but you do not have such a history.

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If you still have symptoms related to it, visit the local doctor to guide you in investigations. I suggest you see a local doctor and let him diagnose your condition and guide you properly.

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Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Experience: 8 + Yrs

Family Physician

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