Deadly Black Fungus in COVID Patients - Mucormycosis

Why is the black fungus killing patients with COVID in India? Mucormycosis, aka black fungus symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are explained in this video. Black fungus / Mucormycosis is a rare but dangerous infection. It’s caused by a group of molds known as Mucormycetes. These fungi can be found in decaying leaves, compost piles, and rotten wood. Molds require moisture and decaying organic (living) material to thrive. Mucormycetes release large numbers of spores that can go into the air. Infections occur more frequently in the summer and fall than in the winter and spring. Black Fungus in COVID Patients Timestamps ⏩ 00:00 Intro 00:38 What is this Black Fungus among us? 02:15 What types of Infection can Mucormycosis cause? 03:52 How is Mucormycosis Associated with Covid? 04:58 Why is this Black Fungus Outbreak Mainly Happening in India? 06:08 What are the Symptoms or Signs of Mucormycosis / Black Fungus? 07:45 How is Mucormycosis Diagnosed? 08:31 How is Mucormycosis Treated? 09:22 What is th