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    Posted: May 25 2021 at 4:29am

[url]https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/05/17/russia-confirms-rare-deadly-black-fungus-infections-seen-in-india-reports-a73922[/url] or https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/05/17/russia-confirms-rare-deadly-black-fungus-infections-seen-in-india-reports-a73922

Russia has registered cases of a rare and deadly fungal infection afflicting current and former coronavirus patients that has been on the rise in virus-stricken India, the pro-Kremlin Izvestia newspaper reported Monday.

Experts interviewed by the publication stressed that mucormycosis, which Indian doctors have dubbed “black fungus” due to its dark pigmentation, does not spread from humans to humans and Russia is not at risk of a mass outbreak. The infection, which has a 50% mortality rate, typically starts in the nose before spreading to the eyes and brain.

“As far as I know, there have only been isolated cases of mucormycosis in patients with Covid-19,” clinical mycology expert Nikolai Klimko told Izvestia, noting that further infections cannot be ruled out.

Klimko also ruled out the “black fungus” being brought from India because the patients are in too severe a condition to travel but noted that it is capable of breaking out on its own.

He identified one patient being treated for the “black fungus” as being from the mycology, allergy and immunology department that he heads at the I. Mechnikov North Western State Medical University in St. Petersburg.

Pavel Volchkov, head of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology genome engineering laboratory, told Izvestia that mucormycosis spreads in humid subtropical climates and is linked with the use of antibiotics.

The “black fungus” is more likely to spread in the ICU, where patients are treated with antibiotics for bacterial infections, according to Sergei Yakovlev, president of the alliance of clinical chemotherapists and microbiologists.

DJ-It may not be spreading from human to human-still since it is very rare under normal circumstances-and needs specialized care-an increase of cases is alarming. 

[url]https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/india/india-covid-19-sept-13-2020-may-31-2021/916081-india-yellow-fungus-cases-reported-in-up-delhi[/url] or https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/india/india-covid-19-sept-13-2020-may-31-2021/916081-india-yellow-fungus-cases-reported-in-up-delhiNew Delhi: India has increasing cases of coronavirus, black fungus, white fungus and now yellow fungus. After Ghaziabad, the National Capital Region(NCR) reported its first yellow fungus case.

A person has now been diagnosed with a yellow fungus infection, and the patient is currently being treated at ENT surgeon Dr Brij Pal Tyagi?s hospital. And yellow fungus is reportedly more dangerous than the black and white fungus.

Cases of Mucormycosis have been increasing rapidly. The Union Health Minister on Monday morning said that 5,424 cases of Black fungus have been reported so far. According to a report, the treatment for yellow fungus is the amphotericin b injection. It is an anti-fungal drug.

DJ-A more realistic number for India would proberbly already go over 10,000 cases by now...

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Fungul infections are [url]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunistic_infection[/url] or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunistic_infection . The cause is already in/near the patient-when the fungus, bacteria etc. get the oppertunity it can become a problem. 

[url]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycosis[/url] or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycosis

Mycosis is an infectious disease caused by pathogenic fungus in humans and animals.[2] Mycoses are common and a variety of environmental and physiological conditions can contribute to the development of fungal diseases. Inhalation of fungal spores or localized colonization of the skin may initiate persistent infections; therefore, mycoses often start in the lungs or on the skin.[3]

Fungal infections of the skin was the 4th most common skin disease in 2010 affecting 984 million people.[4] An estimated 1.6 million people die each year of fungal infections.


Individuals being treated with antibiotics are at higher risk of fungal infections.[7]

People with weakened immune systems are also at risk of developing fungal infections. This is the case of people with HIV/AIDS, people under steroid treatments, and people taking chemotherapy. People with diabetes also tend to develop fungal infections.[8] Very young and very old people, also, are groups at risk.[9] Although all are at risk of developing fungal infections, the likelihood is higher in these groups.

Children whose immune systems are not functioning properly (such as children with cancer) are at risk of invasive fungal infections. Antifungal medications can be given at the development of a fever or when an infection has been formally identified. These agents appear equally efficacious.[10] Research suggests kidney damage was less likely with a lipid preparation of amphotericin C compared with conventional amphotericin B. No significant differences were observed in children when comparing other antifungal agents.[citation needed]


Prevention[edit]

Keeping the skin clean and dry, as well as maintaining good hygiene, will help larger topical mycoses. Because fungal infections are contagious, it is important to wash after touching other people or animals. Sports clothing should also be washed after use.[citation needed]

Treatment[edit]

Topical and systemic antifungal drugs are used to treat mycoses.[citation needed]

Epidemiology[edit]

Fungal infections of the skin were the 4th most common skin disease in 2010 affecting 984 million people.[4]

An estimated 1.6 million people die each year of fungal infections.[5] Fungal infection also constitute a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric population.[14]

DJ-India is now reporting cases of black, white and yellow (even worse) fungul coinfections. 

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Dr. John Campbell [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDkyOoDYpWc[/url] or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDkyOoDYpWc on black fungus disease in India; 

Mucor mould Typically, 2 weeks after recovery Stuffy and bleeding nose Periorbital swelling and pain in the eye Drooping of eyelids Blurred vision leading to loss of vision Black discharge from the nose 

India, 20 cases per year 

Prevent Manage diabetes Correct use and monitoring of steroids Manage blood sugar throughout treatment Hygiene

Treat Anti-fungal intravenous injection 3,500 rupees ($48) a dose Administered every day up to eight weeks

Dr Hegde, Bengaluru The strain of the virus appears to be virulent, sending blood sugars soaring to very high levels. And strangely, the fungal infection is affecting a lot of young people Notifiable disease, under the India Epidemics Act

DJ Dr.J.C. mentions diabetes in itself is a big problem (9% of global population has it...). An infection brings up bloodsugar-even in non diabetic patients. A third factor may be in the virus itself-maybe even causing higher bolldsugar levels...Overdosing of steroids also can give room for fungul infections. 

In his monday update Dr. J. C. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDnFRFq1ugA[/url] or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDnFRFq1ugA ; Black fungus India, cases, 9,000

Mortality rate, 50% Most cases 12 to 18 days after CoViD recovery Gujarat and Maharashtra and 15 more states (All 29 states have been told to declare an epidemic)

Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital, Indore Last week, 8 patients Last weekend, 185 patients

More than 80% need surgery immediately Hospital has set up 11 wards, 200 beds to treat black fungus (400 sufferers in Indore)

Dr VP Pandey This surge in patients was definitely unexpected We used to see one or two cases a year previously The black fungus infection has now become more challenging than Covid-19 If patients are not treated in time and properly, than the mortality rate can go up to 94%

The cost of treatment is expensive, and the drugs are in short supply Amphotericin B or "ampho-B" anti-fungal intravenous injection Every day for up to eight weeks

Majority of the patients had recovered from Covid-19 and were male

Most had been treated with steroids, all had underlying conditions, mainly diabetes 

Dr Akshay Nayar, eye surgeon No patient of mucormycosis has normal blood sugar Caused by exposure to mucor mould Commonly found in soil, plants, manure, decaying fruits and vegetables Ubiquitous, found in soil and air and even in the nose and mucus of healthy people Sinuses, brain, lungs

DJ Vaccines offer protection against symptoms-and indirect with that against coinfections. 

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHHdOws_KSo[/url] or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHHdOws_KSo Dr. Been-

Please Watch - Black Fungus In India (Mucormycosis) Black fungus is raising its head in India and Russia, especially in the patients of diabetes, immunosuppression, etc. after COVID. Let’s discuss the pathology and management of this condition.

References What are fungi? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus What is mucorales? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucorales What is mucormycosis? https://biologyreader.com/mucor.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucormy... What is COVID black fungus? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_f...) Acidosis Steroids causing acidosis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7395993/ Lactic acidosis in type II diabetes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... ICMR’s guidance on black fungus in India https://www.firstpost.com/india/icmr-... Pulmonary Mucormycosis https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.114... #drbeen #koolbeens #COVID

DJ It is very likely coinfections may be much more widespread. 

[url]https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes[/url] or https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes ;

Key facts

  • The number of people with diabetes rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Prevalence has been rising more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries.
  • Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation.
  • Between 2000 and 2016, there was a 5% increase in premature mortality from diabetes.
  • In 2019, an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes. Another 2.2 million deaths were attributable to high blood glucose in 2012.
  • A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
  • Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with diet, physical activity, medication and regular screening and treatment for complications.

DJ

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