Hyderabad has reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient.

The patient in question had recovered from Covid-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties.

A brain MRI revealed clot-like structures that did not go away despite the use of medicines.&nbsp;

It was only after surgery that doctors found that white fungus had formed an abscess in the patient’s brain. 
 
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In an interview with TOI, Dr P Ranganadham, senior neurosurgeon at Sunshine Hospitals, described the event as "unusual" and speculated on how the white fungus entered the patient's brain.&nbsp;

Doctors are noticing an increase in a variety of deadly fungal diseases as the second wave sweeps over India, clogging ICUs with critically ill patients.&nbsp;

So far, the white fungus was considered to be a common infection, curable by commonly available medicines.

It is common in rural areas as it is carried by dust, hay or other such particles. Known as Aspergillus Flavus infection in medical parlance, it is not a new disease.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hyderabad has reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient. The patient in question had recovered from Covid-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties.

Hyderabad has reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient. The patient in question had recovered from Covid-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties. A brain MRI revealed clot-like structures that did not go away despite the use of medicines. It was only after surgery that doctors found that white fungus had formed an abscess in the patient’s brain. Watch | Gravitas: After black fungus, cases of "white fungus" found in India In an interview with TOI, Dr P Ranganadham, senior neurosurgeon at Sunshine Hospitals, described the event as "unusual" and speculated on how the white fungus entered the patient's brain. Doctors are noticing an increase in a variety of deadly fungal diseases as the second wave sweeps over India, clogging ICUs with critically ill patients. So far, the white fungus was considered to be a common infection, curable by commonly available medicines. It is common in rural areas as it is carried by dust, hay or other such particles. Known as Aspergillus Flavus infection in medical parlance, it is not a new disease. (With inputs from agencies)

White fungus abscess found in the brain of a COVID-recovered patient

India's pandemic death toll crossed 300,000 on Monday. It took less than a month for India to add 100,000&nbsp;deaths.

Although&nbsp;new infections have been dropping, the daily death toll still hasn't gone down. In the last 24 hours, India reported close to 4,500 deaths, which is the second-highest daily death toll for India.

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The highest was last week, with over 4,500 fatalities.&nbsp;As for daily infections, the fall is clear and significant. India has reported less than 250,000 new cases in a day, which is the lowest since April 15, and active cases have dropped below three million.

More than 300,000 people recovered on Sunday and over 23 million people have done so since last year, so India has reported more recoveries than new infections.

However, there have been new complications - fungal infections. After black fungus and&nbsp;white fungus, new cases of yellow fungus have emerged.

The yellow fungus cases were reported today. Black fungus has been declared an epidemic in India, with hundreds of patients and a shortage of drugs to treat them.

Then a deadlier white fungus was found in Bihar with four cases reported last week and now, in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have found yellow fungus.

It is a peculiar case as there has been one patient who has all three forms of fungal infection - black, white and yellow.

The yellow fungus is usually found in reptiles. The doctor treating the patient said they have never seen a patient with yellow fungus before.

Bad hygiene around the patient is believed to have caused it and the cure for it is reportedly the same treatment used for other such infections - amphotericin b injections.

This drug has now replaced oxygen and Remdisivir in SOS calls and there is a shortage.

Over the weekend, the Indian government allocated more than 20,000 vials of this drug to all states and Union Territories with five more manufacturers given a licence to make the drug.

India's pandemic death toll crossed 300,000 on Monday. It took less than a month for India to add 100,000 deaths. Although new infections have been dropping, the daily death toll still hasn't gone down.

India's pandemic death toll crossed 300,000 on Monday. It took less than a month for India to add 100,000 deaths. Although new infections have been dropping, the daily death toll still hasn't gone down. In the last 24 hours, India reported close to 4,500 deaths, which is the second-highest daily death toll for India. Watch: The highest was last week, with over 4,500 fatalities. As for daily infections, the fall is clear and significant. India has reported less than 250,000 new cases in a day, which is the lowest since April 15, and active cases have dropped below three million. More than 300,000 people recovered on Sunday and over 23 million people have done so since last year, so India has reported more recoveries than new infections. However, there have been new complications - fungal infections. After black fungus and white fungus, new cases of yellow fungus have emerged. The yellow fungus cases were reported today. Black fungus has been declared an epidemic in India, with hundreds of patients and a shortage of drugs to treat them. Then a deadlier white fungus was found in Bihar with four cases reported last week and now, in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have found yellow fungus. It is a peculiar case as there has been one patient who has all three forms of fungal infection - black, white and yellow. The yellow fungus is usually found in reptiles. The doctor treating the patient said they have never seen a patient with yellow fungus before. Bad hygiene around the patient is believed to have caused it and the cure for it is reportedly the same treatment used for other such infections - amphotericin b injections. This drug has now replaced oxygen and Remdisivir in SOS calls and there is a shortage. Over the weekend, the Indian government allocated more than 20,000 vials of this drug to all states and Union Territories with five more manufacturers given a licence to make the drug.

After black, white fungus, now yellow fungus discovered in India's Uttar Pradesh

After black fungus, now there are reports of a more dangerous white fungus as India battles the second wave of Covid pandemic.

India on Thursday reported a drop in all key metrics. In the last 24 hours, more than 270,000 people tested positive with active cases falling by more than 96,000.

India now has less than 3.2 million active cases and overall the country has close to 23 million people who have recovered, with 360,000 recoveries registered on Wednesday.

The daily death count has dropped below 4,000 after four days, with more than 3,500 deaths being reported on Wednesday.

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However, what is complicating India's fight against the virus is new infections, namely Mucormycosis or black fungus which is rare but a serious infection.

Many coronavirus patients who were treated with steroids are now developing black fungus. They have pain around their eyes and face, black nasal discharge, headaches, fever and cough.

The government of India has now asked all states to declare Mucormycosis an epidemic and treating it is proving to be difficult because several states are reporting a shortage of medicines used to treat black fungus.

And as if this wasn't bad enough, now there is something called a white fungus.

Doctors in Bihar's capital Patna have detected cases of "white fungus". Apparently it's more dangerous than black fungus but these are still initial reports, so there's no need to panic.

In Bihar, doctors have found four cases so far. These patients showed symptoms of the Wuhan virus and their lungs were infected but they tested negative.

Doctors fear that unlike the black fungus, the white fungus can spread to other parts of the human body. However, no other state has reported white fungus cases.

Meanwhile, according to a study, two shots of two different vaccines can be taken, not only is it safe, it increases the efficacy of vaccines.

A study has been conducted in Spain with more than 600 people who were given two different shots - one dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and Pfizer.

The researchers found that if taken together both vaccines produce a potent immune response.

The Spanish government is convinced with the findings. It has decided to allow two million people to take the Pfizer shot as their second dose and AstraZeneca as their first shot for people below 60 years of age.

Last month, Spain had decided to reserve the AstraZeneca jab for those above 60 years of age after the hysteria over blood clots linked to the vaccine.

Some experts believe people below 60 have a higher chance of developing blood clots because their immune system is more powerful. It might go into overdrive with the AstraZeneca vaccine which is why Spain wants to use the Pfizer shot as a second dose.

After black fungus, now there are reports of a more dangerous white fungus as India battles the second wave of Covid pandemic. India on Thursday reported a drop in all key metrics.

After black fungus, now there are reports of a more dangerous white fungus as India battles the second wave of Covid pandemic. India on Thursday reported a drop in all key metrics. In the last 24 hours, more than 270,000 people tested positive with active cases falling by more than 96,000. India now has less than 3.2 million active cases and overall the country has close to 23 million people who have recovered, with 360,000 recoveries registered on Wednesday. The daily death count has dropped below 4,000 after four days, with more than 3,500 deaths being reported on Wednesday. Watch | However, what is complicating India's fight against the virus is new infections, namely Mucormycosis or black fungus which is rare but a serious infection. Many coronavirus patients who were treated with steroids are now developing black fungus. They have pain around their eyes and face, black nasal discharge, headaches, fever and cough. The government of India has now asked all states to declare Mucormycosis an epidemic and treating it is proving to be difficult because several states are reporting a shortage of medicines used to treat black fungus. And as if this wasn't bad enough, now there is something called a white fungus. Doctors in Bihar's capital Patna have detected cases of "white fungus". Apparently it's more dangerous than black fungus but these are still initial reports, so there's no need to panic. In Bihar, doctors have found four cases so far. These patients showed symptoms of the Wuhan virus and their lungs were infected but they tested negative. Doctors fear that unlike the black fungus, the white fungus can spread to other parts of the human body. However, no other state has reported white fungus cases. Meanwhile, according to a study, two shots of two different vaccines can be taken, not only is it safe, it increases the efficacy of vaccines. A study has been conducted in Spain with more than 600 people who were given two different shots - one dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and Pfizer. The researchers found that if taken together both vaccines produce a potent immune response. The Spanish government is convinced with the findings. It has decided to allow two million people to take the Pfizer shot as their second dose and AstraZeneca as their first shot for people below 60 years of age. Last month, Spain had decided to reserve the AstraZeneca jab for those above 60 years of age after the hysteria over blood clots linked to the vaccine. Some experts believe people below 60 have a higher chance of developing blood clots because their immune system is more powerful. It might go into overdrive with the AstraZeneca vaccine which is why Spain wants to use the Pfizer shot as a second dose.

After black fungus, doctors in Patna uncover white fungus as India battles COVID-19