Cow dung, urine may give you black fungus or Mucormycosis
New Delhi : Ever since coronavirus pandemic began in India, people have become more cautious about their immunity.
From home remedies to vitamin supplements, people are taking almost everything to ensure they remain protected against the novel coronavirus. There is a section of people who believes that taking bath with cow dunk and drinking cow urine will keep them safe against coronavirus. But things could be different from what is believed.
The scientists have raised alarm about black fungus or Mucormycosis, which is being detected in several coronavirus patients these days; it has been observed that cow dung could be the possible reason behind such fungal infection.
Ahmedabad has been witnessing 10 to 12 new cases of black fungus daily and the administration is now setting up a separate facility to treat these patients. The cases of black fungus have also been reported in states like Maharashtra, Delhi, Odisha, and more.
One of the primary reasons behind this infection is weak immunity, caused due to use of steroids in treatment against coronavirus.
According to experts, the black fungus is already present in air and land; and infects a person with weakened immunity. Consumption of steroids during coronavirus to strengthen lung function has been cited as one reason for this infection. “The fungus first enters the body through the nose and then reaches the brain with blood from the lungs. The higher the infection, the more severe the symptoms,” News 18 quoted Dr Suryakant, head of the respiratory department of King George Medical University, Lucknow, explains.
An eminent doctor and member of Ahmedabad Medical Association, Dr Vasant Patel, has been quoted saying that using cow dung and urine may be a welcome note for the black fungus infection. "Using face masks, hand sanitisers and maintaining social distancing is the only way to prevent Covid-19," he said.
Check out some of the common symptoms of black fungus infection below:
-Reddening of eyes like conjunctivitis.
-Nose blocking and frequent running nose.
-watery eyes.
-unbearable headache and red eyes.
-swelling of one side of the face.
-persistent pain in jaws and teeth.
-blood in vomiting.
