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HYDERABAD: Calling mucormycosis a really severe and dangerous infection with mortality rate of 40-- 60 per cent, Dr
Rambabu, senior ENT Specialist, Apollo Hospitals, states the illness stands out Covid patients and pressing them back into operation
Operating at a tertiary care centre throughout last one month, we have actually seen more than 50 mucormycosis cases
Six of these clients have passed away, 28 are battling it out in ICUs and wards, while 16 are showing great progress, Dr Rambabu specified
According to him, Mucormycosis starts spreading out within days if not recognised and dealt with at early phases, ideally within the first
Treatment includes aggressive surgery and long term follow-up in addition to anti-fungal medications
Expense of such medications runs into lakhs for recommended amount and duration.The ENT expert stated the primary reason for rapid increase
of this fungal infection among Covid patients is extreme usage of steroids
Steroids are resulting in extremely unchecked sugar levels, making it possible for Black Fungis to grow, multiply and attack at rapid rate
Though use of steroids is inevitably necessary on numerous celebrations, its dosage and period requires reconsideration, specifically among
He stated the whole supply chain of medicines for this condition stands interfered with
Pharma companies are unable to offer in-time medication to patients being treated in smaller healthcare facilities, as they are not even
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