3 confirmed cases of "black fungus" in the Sultanate of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman announced, on Tuesday, the discovery of three cases of "black fungus", a fungal infection that affects some people infected with the emerging coronavirus, according to the "Sky News" website.

And the Omani Ministry of Health stated that three patients with corona were infected with the “mucous fungus”, which is known as the “black fungus”, and it had spread rapidly among people infected with the coronavirus in India.

And the Omani Ministry of Health stated in a post on "Twitter", that the patients are currently receiving treatment.

The "black fungus" disease spreads through the respiratory system, and leads to the erosion of facial structures.

Sometimes, doctors may have to surgically remove the eye to prevent infection from reaching the brain.

Uncontrolled blood sugar may cause people with immunodeficiency to have a higher risk of developing the disease.

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