White Fungus
- Four cases of ‘white fungus’ or ‘candidiasis’ have been detected in Patna, Bihar.
- This infection can be caused due to low immunity or if people come in contact with things that contain these molds like water, etc.
- Patients of white fungus show Covid-like symptoms but test negative; the infection can be diagnosed through CT-Scan or X-ray.
- White fungus can affect not just the lungs but also other parts of the body including nails, skin, stomach, kidney, brain, private parts and mouth.
- Those who have weak immunity like diabetes, cancer patients, and those who are taking steroids for a long period of time must take special care as they are more at risk.
- It is also affecting those coronavirus patients who are on oxygen support.