The second wave of covid 19 might’ve slowed down, but the woes it brought along with it have not. Amongst these are black and white fungus, which is currently being treated in several hospitals around the country. Now, a yellow fungus has been recovered adding more woes to the Covid-affected section. Here is everything you need to know about these three fungi:
What is Yellow fungus?
Not a new infection, the yellow fungus is an infection that is caused primarily by unhygienic conditions and attacks the internal organs of a human. It was first detected in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and has been under the microscope ever since.
What causes Yellow fungus?
Like aforementioned, yellow fungus is caused by unhygienic conditions such as contaminated food/water, polluted oxygen source, unsanitary living conditions. Overuse of steroids and antibacterial medications can also increase the chances of catching the disease.
Who can be infected?
Patients who have comorbidities or are on immuno-suppressants may be at a greater risk of contracting the infection.
How severe it is?
It is certainly more severe than black and white fungus because, unlike the previously mentioned infections which attack the skin and other visible human parts, the yellow fungus attacks the inner organs. This increases the chances of deaths as the infection can go unnoticed for a long time.
What are its symptoms?
The symptoms start with internal organ problems, causing pus leakage, slowing the healing of wounds, causing organ failure, and at times, acute necrosis.
At the onset of the infection, patients may experience lethargy as it spreads internally, affecting organs and draining people of energy. Patients may even lose appetite or develop poor eating habits, which may eventually result in unusual weight loss, coupled with poor metabolism. In some cases, Yellow Fungus may affect the eyes of the patient. In that case, one must watch out for redness and sunken eyes.
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Is it contagious?
Fungal infections usually spread when an individual inhales moulds found in the environment. While yellow fungus infections could also spread via high levels of humidity or the presence of stale and contaminated food, poor hygiene and unclean conditions remain the main reasons for the infection.
