After the black fungus and the white fungus that appeared in India in some cases of patients with the emerging corona virus "Covid-19", the yellow fungus appeared, so what is this disease?

A report in "Business Insider India" says: While India is struggling hard with the second wave of the "Covid-19" pandemic, cases of this new fungal infection, which can be deadly like the Corona virus, have been recorded.

So far, 3 types of fungus cases have been reported in the country: the black fungus, the white fungus and the yellow fungus.

What is yellow fungus?

Unlike black and white fungi, yellow fungus is an endogenous fungal disease that causes leakage of pus and slows wound healing.

In some severe cases, it can lead to severe and dangerous symptoms such as organ failure.

According to the WION website, in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, doctors detected a case of yellow fungus, which was strange as there was a patient with all three forms of fungal infection: black, white and yellow.

The report said that yellow fungus is usually found in reptiles, and the doctor treating the patient reported that they had never seen a yellow fungus patient before.

It is believed that poor hygiene around the patient caused this, and it is believed that the treatment for it is the same as the treatment used for other infections: Amphotericin b injection.

On the appearance of this fungus in reptiles, we point out that a fact sheet issued by "Wild Life Health Australia" talked about this disease in Australia.

And according to what has been observed so far, one of the reasons - why yellow fungus infection works differently from white or black - is the way it spreads, because it spreads internally and can cause severe internal damage and thus be more dangerous in nature.

Symptoms

  • Idle

  • Poor appetite or lack of appetite

  • Weight loss

  • Sunken eyes

How can you protect yourself from yellow fungus?

  • Fungal infections are generally spread through poor hygiene, so it is important to have good health habits.

  • Keep your surroundings clean.

  • Remove food that is not eaten or utilized from the home to prevent the growth of fungi or bacteria.

  • Humidity also plays an important role, so keep your humidity level between 30-40%.

What is black fungus?

Black fungus, also known as mucormycosis, is caused by a mold found in soil and decomposing organic matter such as rotting leaves, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

People become infected with fungi - of which there are several types - by inhaling fungal cells (spores) that can spread in hospitals and homes through humidifiers or oxygen bottles containing dirty water, according to a report by the French Press Agency.

The fungus surrounds and destroys blood vessels, causing "tissue necrosis" and can lead to death, according to Business Insider India.

Symptoms

  • Stuffy nose

  • hemorrhage

  • Discharge from the nose

  • Facial pain

  • swelling

  • Numbness

  • Vision problems

In the hospital ... How to protect yourself from black fungus

  • Maintain good hygiene in your surroundings.

  • Maintain oral hygiene with mouthwash.

  • Use of steroids should be limited to no more than necessary, with strict blood glucose control.

  • Avoid the unnecessary use of broad-spectrum antibiotics or antifungals, as this may lead to the growth of unwanted bacteria or organisms.

After recovering from "Covid-19"

  • Keep your surroundings clean

  • Maintain cleanliness of the mouth and nose.

  • Try to stay home and exercise regularly.

  • Avoid building areas, fields, and land.

  • Avoid gardening where fungi are abundant in the soil and plants.

    Use rubber gloves, masks, and shoes if this is unavoidable.

What is white fungus?

(white fungus) which is also called "candidiasis".

Experts say it is more deadly than black fungus, and it spreads to many parts of your body and seriously damages your lungs, and severe effects can be seen on the kidneys, mouth, skin and brain.

Symptoms

  • Fever

  •  cough

  • Diarrhea

  • Decreased level of oxygen

  • White spots in the oral cavity

  • Skin lesions

How can you protect yourself?

  • People with low immunity are more susceptible to these fungal diseases, so maintaining a healthy immune system is essential.

  • Keep your surroundings clean and free of dust.