Experts expressed apprehension,excessive consumption of zinc may result in risk of black fungus.
Black fungus cases in Covid-19 patients have brought new danger.Cases of black fungus have suddenly started increasing and experts have feared that excessive intake of zinc for the treatment of corona may also be a major reason behind the increased risk of black fungus in corona patients.
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Former National President of IMA (Indian Medical Association), Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan feared that high levels of metals such as zinc and iron in the body provide a suitable environment for black fungus to spread. Since people have consumed large amounts of zinc to prevent and treat corona, this may also be one of the reasons behind the increasing cases of black fungus (Mucormycosis). Which should be further investigated and studied.
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Steroids,diabetes,oxygen cylinders may also be a reason for danger
Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said that excessive use of steroids in Kovid-19 patient may also be the reason for the rise of black fungus. In addition, diabetes patients and steroids may also be a risk due to increased blood sugar levels. At the same time, it has also been observed that prolonged use of oxygen cylinder masks and filling tap water in the associated humidifiers also increased the risk of infection.