Yellow fungus

>>Yellow fungus, also called mucor septic, initially develops by the presence of moulds (a type of fungi) in the environment.

>>It may be present with unnecessary fatigue, rashes, burning sensation on skin etc.

>>Humidity levels below 30-40% can promote the growth of fungus.

>>It may not start from the lungs but it invades internal organs of the body and affects the entire functioning.

Potential Causes:

>>Prolonged use of steroids, contaminated environment, uncontrolled diabetes, unhygienic habits, lesser immunity, comorbidities.

>>The treatment for Covid-19 includes steroids and immunosuppressants that leave the body with weak immunity.

Symptoms:

>>Weight loss, reduced appetite, lethargy are the common symptoms of yellow fungus infection.

>>If not detected in time, symptoms can become more severe including pus leakage, sunken eyes, organ failure, slow healing of wounds and necrosis (cells in the living tissues die prematurely).

Treatment:

>>Till now the only known treatment for yellow fungus is Amphotericin B injection, which is an antifungal drug also being used to treat black fungus.

Prevention:

>>Maintaining hygiene, not consuming stale food, keeping the humidity in the room in check, etc.