First Case of Green Fungus reported in India- Know the Insights

Along with the COVID pandemic, the rise in the cases of black and white fungus has completely distressed the people while hitting them hard on their mental and physical well-being. Just when we think the situation is on the way to betterment, the cases of some new fungus completely shocked and terrified us. After black and white fungus, the first case of green fungus reported in India, Madhya Pradesh. A survivor of COVID in Madhya Pradesh has been infected with green fungus- the first reported case as per the statement of a senior doctor.

As per the head of The Department of Chest Diseases at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), Indore, The newest disease is an Aspergillosis infection, and more research was needed on the fungus.

The patient was hospitalised at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) for the last two months for his treatment of COVID and fungus infection. The 34-year-old patient was first suspected of the symptoms of black fungus as he experienced symptoms like nosebleeds and fever. However, after the reports of the tests conducted, it was found that he had contracted ‘Green Fungus’ – an infection that had earlier been seen only as a “junior partner” in other cases, Dr Dosi said. He added that the fungus that is acting as an aggressor in possibly the first reported case in the country, has affected the patient’s lungs, sinuses and blood.

The doctor told me that there are different medications for ‘Green Fungus’ from Black Fungus. Furthermore, the ‘colour coding’ of the numerous varieties of fungus is extremely vital.

AIIMS Delhi chief Dr Guleria last month clarified about the “confusion” of different fungus and also warned against how different colours and different viruses infect the body as the reports of ‘Yellow Fungus’ hits the country.

Symptoms of Green Fungus

• Nose Bleeding
• High Fever
• Weakness or Fatigue
• Weight loss

Green Fungus Prevention

• Maintain good hygiene, oral and physical cleanliness.
• Avoid areas with a lot of dust and stored contaminated water.
• Wear an N95 respirator for prevention.
• Avoid getting in contact with soil or dust.
• Keep your face and hands clean. Wash well with soap and water.

Footnote

The first case of green fungus has completely distressed the people! More research is required for this fungus and what exactly it targets in the human body. Stay at home to keep yourself safe and pay heed towards your hygiene to keep yourself healthy.