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Medical Conditions - Mucormycosis

Fungal molds of mucormycetes cause rare and deadly mucormycosis. Inhalation of these fungal spores affects the sinuses and lungs. In normal people, the body's natural immunity fights it off, but in people under medications to suppress their immunity or have weakened immune system due to other illnesses, mucormycosis leads to black nasal discharge, facial swelling, shortness of breath, black lesions on the palate and nasal bridge, nasal blockage, fever, and headache. Based on the site affected, there are rhinocerebral, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and cutaneous mucormycosis.

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Am I suffering from mucormycosis infection?

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What test should I take to confirm black fungus symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Black fungus, or mucormycosis, is an opportunistic fungus that occurs most commonly in the following patients: Diabetes. Neutropenia or on glucocorticoid treatment.

Why is there a severe headache and swelling in the mouth after COVID?

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

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What causes post-COVID abdominal pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Based on which the patient was discharged, and now he is having pain in the lower abdomen.

What are the immune boosters that help in preventing mucormycosis post-COVID?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Mucormycosis is a dangerous disease. Still, it is rare. You do not need to worry. You can take a multivitamin and have a good diet. That is enough.

My mother has pain, discomfort and irritation in the eyes after COVID infection. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to allergy (dust most common). If Histafree eye drops (Olopatadine) is not relieving, I suggest Alcaft eye Drops (Alcaftadine) twice daily for one month.

Can black fungus spread through clothing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Could you explain your symptoms elaborately? Have you done any laboratory investigations for this issue? Kindly revert to help you better. Regards.

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?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your earphone was dropped on the soil during jogging.

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