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| ‘Black fungus’ declared an epidemic in Jammu & Kashmir as India battles deadly infection | ‘Black fungus’ declared an epidemic in Jammu & Kashmir as India battles deadly infection |
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| Jammu and Kashmir has become the latest union territory in India to declare black fungus an epidemic, as cases of the coronavirus-linked infection continue to rise. | Jammu and Kashmir has become the latest union territory in India to declare black fungus an epidemic, as cases of the coronavirus-linked infection continue to rise. |
| The territory declared mucormycosis – more commonly known as “black fungus” – to be an epidemic on Monday under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. The move makes it mandatory for health officials to report suspected cases to the national health department. | The territory declared mucormycosis – more commonly known as “black fungus” – to be an epidemic on Monday under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. The move makes it mandatory for health officials to report suspected cases to the national health department. |
| Jammu and Kashmir follow in the footsteps of several other states and territories – including Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Telangana, and Rajasthan – which also declared an epidemic after the Indian government called on local governments to do so on Thursday. | Jammu and Kashmir follow in the footsteps of several other states and territories – including Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Telangana, and Rajasthan – which also declared an epidemic after the Indian government called on local governments to do so on Thursday. |
| Black fungus spreads through the bloodstream and respiratory system via cuts and inhalation and can cause facial swelling and black lesions, with a fatality rate of around 54%. | Black fungus spreads through the bloodstream and respiratory system via cuts and inhalation and can cause facial swelling and black lesions, with a fatality rate of around 54%. |
| Ambrish Mithal, the chairman of Max Healthcare’s endocrinology department, told AP that black fungus provides “a new challenge” to coronavirus-hit India and said that “things are looking bleak.” | Ambrish Mithal, the chairman of Max Healthcare’s endocrinology department, told AP that black fungus provides “a new challenge” to coronavirus-hit India and said that “things are looking bleak.” |
| “Earlier I used to come across just a few cases every year but the current infection rate is frightening,” he said. | “Earlier I used to come across just a few cases every year but the current infection rate is frightening,” he said. |
| The Union Health Ministry has warned that the infection is leading to “prolonged morbidity and mortality” among those with Covid-19, and health experts believe that the rise in cases is attributable to the steroids used for recovering Covid-19 patients, as well as a lack of sanitation. | The Union Health Ministry has warned that the infection is leading to “prolonged morbidity and mortality” among those with Covid-19, and health experts believe that the rise in cases is attributable to the steroids used for recovering Covid-19 patients, as well as a lack of sanitation. |
| Nearly 9,000 cases of black fungus have been recorded in India, according to Federal Minister Sadananda Gowda, while reports say more than 250 people have died. | Nearly 9,000 cases of black fungus have been recorded in India, according to Federal Minister Sadananda Gowda, while reports say more than 250 people have died. |
| India is also facing a shortage of Amphotericin B, used to treat the infection. | India is also facing a shortage of Amphotericin B, used to treat the infection. |
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