While the cumulative number of people infected with 'black mold disease' (the official name is hair fungus) in India has exceeded 40,000, infections have also been confirmed in Afghanistan, Egypt, and Oman.



According to the Hindustan Times on the 4th, as of the 28th of last month, there were 4845 people infected with black mold, and 3,129 of them died, health authorities announced.



Among those infected, 64% had diabetes and 53% were confirmed to be taking steroids.



The cumulative number of black mold infections in India is 8,848 as of May 22, 11,717 as of May 26, and 31,216 as of June 12, which is rapidly increasing.



Black mold is generally classified as a rare disease, but India has experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases, resulting in infections.



It was analyzed that diabetes patients contracted Corona 19 or were greedy for treatment, and Corona 19 patients overdose on steroids, severely weakened their immunity, and as a result, they were easily infected with fungus.



It mainly affects the eyes and nose, and it can also spread to the brain and lungs, and if not treated properly, the fatality rate reaches as high as 50%.



If the initial treatment is missed, it is often necessary to remove the eyeball and resection the nose and jawbone to prevent brain metastasis.



Afghanistan's health minister in neighboring Afghanistan announced the day before, "Three confirmed cases of black mold among COVID-19 patients, one of whom died."



Afghanistan added 1,272 new cases the day before, bringing the total to 124,000, and 92 deaths, bringing the total to 5,199.



In late May, a case of black mold infection was confirmed in Egypt.



Egypt's health authorities said on May 31 that "there have been reported cases of black mold infection, but the number is very small." "The otolaryngology, neurologist, and ophthalmologist are working together to treat."



On the 15th of last month, the Ministry of Health of Oman, an Arab country in the Gulf region, announced that "three COVID-19 patients have been confirmed to have black mold."



With the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns that black mold will spread to more countries.



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