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"1st Such Case In World": Ghaziabad Man Loses Kidney, Part Of Lung To Black Fungus
A multidisciplinary team of three doctors gave a new lease on life to a 34-year-old man by conducting a surgery to remove his right kidney and part of his left lung which had been severely infected with black fungus post-Covid.
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In Delhi Hospitals, Those Cured Of Black Fungus Return With Recurrence
Though Delhi has only a few active cases of mucormycosis, hospitals in the national capital have seen a rise in the numbers of patients who have reported recurrence of the fungal infection after being cured of it.
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Covid Can Make One More Susceptible To Active Tuberculosis: Health Ministry
COVID-19 can make a person more susceptible to developing active tuberculosis as it is an "opportunistic" infection like Black Fungus but currently there is not enough evidence to suggest TB cases have risen due to the viral disease
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40,845 Cases Of Black Fungus Reported In India So Far: Harsh Vardhan
A total of 40,845 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported in the country so far, of which 31,344 are rhinocerebral in nature, and the death toll from the infections stands at 3,129, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.
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Steady Rise In Maharashtra Black Fungus Infections; Most In Nagpur, Pune
Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus, is now battling with the deadly Black Fungus infections which targets Covid patients with co-morbidities like diabetes and is dangerous, even after one recovers from Covid.
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Three Arrested For Black-Marketing Black Fungus Medicine In Maharashtra: Police
Police have arrested three peoplein Maharashtra for allegedly black-marketing a key drug used in the treatment of mucormycosis or ''black fungus'' infection, an official said on Sunday.
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In West Bengal, Suspected Black Fungus Patient Flees Hospital
A patient suspected of having contracted mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus infection, allegedly ran away from Siliguri's North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, where she was admitted in the ENT ward, hospital authorities said.
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Eyes Of 3 Children Infected With Black Fungus Removed In Mumbai
Three children infected with Black Fungus had to go through surgery to remove an eye each in Mumbai. Mucormycosis or Black Fungus cases in children are a worrying sign, say doctors.
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'Green Fungus' Case Reported In Madhya Pradesh, Says Doctor, In New Worry
A Covid survivor in Madhya Pradesh has been infected with 'Green Fungus' - possibly the first such reported case in the country, a senior doctor told reporters.
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Give Info On Allocation Of Anti-Black Fungus Drugs To States: High Court To Centre
The Bombay High Court directed the Union government to submit details of the quantity of anti-fungal drugs allocated to various states for treating Mucormycosis or Black Fungus, a rare infection found in recovering or recovered COVID-19 patients.
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Nepal Reports First Death Due To Black Fungus
Nepal has reported its first death from mucormycosis or "black fungus", the highly deadly infection affecting thousands of coronavirus patients in neighbouring India.
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Delhi Records 1,044 Black Fungus Cases, 89 Deaths Till Wednesday: Health Minister
Delhi recorded 1,044 cases of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus and 89 deaths due to the infection till Wednesday, state Health Minister Satyendar Jain said.
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50 Black Fungus Deaths, 650 Receiving Treatment: Haryana Chief Minister
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said 50 people have died due to Black Fungus in the state so far, while 650 more are undergoing treatment for the infection in various hospitals.
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153 Cases In A Day, Black Fungus Now Epidemic Disease in Delhi
On a day Delhi reported 153 new Black Fungus infections, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal issued regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act, making it mandatory for healthcare facilities to report cases of the infection.
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"Many Won't Get Insurance Benefit Due To Lack Of Hospitalisation": Court
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said a large number of COVID-19 infected people would not be able to get insurance benefit as they could not secure a hospital bed due to the dearth of medical infrastructure and asked IRDA to look into the issue.
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"1st Such Case In World": Ghaziabad Man Loses Kidney, Part Of Lung To Black Fungus
A multidisciplinary team of three doctors gave a new lease on life to a 34-year-old man by conducting a surgery to remove his right kidney and part of his left lung which had been severely infected with black fungus post-Covid.
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In Delhi Hospitals, Those Cured Of Black Fungus Return With Recurrence
Though Delhi has only a few active cases of mucormycosis, hospitals in the national capital have seen a rise in the numbers of patients who have reported recurrence of the fungal infection after being cured of it.
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Covid Can Make One More Susceptible To Active Tuberculosis: Health Ministry
COVID-19 can make a person more susceptible to developing active tuberculosis as it is an "opportunistic" infection like Black Fungus but currently there is not enough evidence to suggest TB cases have risen due to the viral disease
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40,845 Cases Of Black Fungus Reported In India So Far: Harsh Vardhan
A total of 40,845 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported in the country so far, of which 31,344 are rhinocerebral in nature, and the death toll from the infections stands at 3,129, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.
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Steady Rise In Maharashtra Black Fungus Infections; Most In Nagpur, Pune
Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus, is now battling with the deadly Black Fungus infections which targets Covid patients with co-morbidities like diabetes and is dangerous, even after one recovers from Covid.
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Three Arrested For Black-Marketing Black Fungus Medicine In Maharashtra: Police
Police have arrested three peoplein Maharashtra for allegedly black-marketing a key drug used in the treatment of mucormycosis or ''black fungus'' infection, an official said on Sunday.
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In West Bengal, Suspected Black Fungus Patient Flees Hospital
A patient suspected of having contracted mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus infection, allegedly ran away from Siliguri's North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, where she was admitted in the ENT ward, hospital authorities said.
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Eyes Of 3 Children Infected With Black Fungus Removed In Mumbai
Three children infected with Black Fungus had to go through surgery to remove an eye each in Mumbai. Mucormycosis or Black Fungus cases in children are a worrying sign, say doctors.
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'Green Fungus' Case Reported In Madhya Pradesh, Says Doctor, In New Worry
A Covid survivor in Madhya Pradesh has been infected with 'Green Fungus' - possibly the first such reported case in the country, a senior doctor told reporters.
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Give Info On Allocation Of Anti-Black Fungus Drugs To States: High Court To Centre
The Bombay High Court directed the Union government to submit details of the quantity of anti-fungal drugs allocated to various states for treating Mucormycosis or Black Fungus, a rare infection found in recovering or recovered COVID-19 patients.
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Nepal Reports First Death Due To Black Fungus
Nepal has reported its first death from mucormycosis or "black fungus", the highly deadly infection affecting thousands of coronavirus patients in neighbouring India.
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Delhi Records 1,044 Black Fungus Cases, 89 Deaths Till Wednesday: Health Minister
Delhi recorded 1,044 cases of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus and 89 deaths due to the infection till Wednesday, state Health Minister Satyendar Jain said.
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50 Black Fungus Deaths, 650 Receiving Treatment: Haryana Chief Minister
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said 50 people have died due to Black Fungus in the state so far, while 650 more are undergoing treatment for the infection in various hospitals.
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153 Cases In A Day, Black Fungus Now Epidemic Disease in Delhi
On a day Delhi reported 153 new Black Fungus infections, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal issued regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act, making it mandatory for healthcare facilities to report cases of the infection.
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"Many Won't Get Insurance Benefit Due To Lack Of Hospitalisation": Court
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said a large number of COVID-19 infected people would not be able to get insurance benefit as they could not secure a hospital bed due to the dearth of medical infrastructure and asked IRDA to look into the issue.
