An unpredictable rise in black and white fungus cases, which is caused by the spread of environmental moulds and unhygienic conditions. But there’s now a new developing danger, much fatal than black or white fungus, it is called yellow fungus infection. The first case has been found in UP.
What is yellow fungus? And the information we know till now
According to the medical experts, yellow fungus infection, fatal than the two other infections, could be much riskier because of the way in which it affects the body’s internal organs. It is said that yellow fungus starts evolving internally, causes pus leakage, slow paced healing of wounds, and, in serious cases, can also cause devastating symptoms such as organ failure and acute necrosis.
Therefore, it remains chaotic and nearly impossible that patients can seek help for their infection as soon as they start observing symptoms. According to the exclusive reports, the first and prime case of yellow fungus infection has been confirmed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
While not much information is available about the case found and the infection in general, but, doctors have warned that yellow fungus can be much more dangerous than black and white fungus.
Causes of the Yellow Fungus
The major causes which listed are unsanitary conditions, poor hygiene, contaminated resources (including food), or overuse of steroids, antibacterial medications or poor oxygen usage. Patients who are struggling with comorbidities or are using immunity-suppressing medications are at a greater risk for catching the infection.
Also read- After Black Fungus, White Fungus cases reported; Experts claim White Fungus more dangerous
Symptoms of the Infection
As noticed in the Black and White fungus, the basic symptoms can lead to facial deformity and intense swelling. But in the case of Yellow fungus, the symptoms are much scarier because they start developing internally and cause very different symptoms at the first place.
Some of the common symptoms of the yellow fungus infection are:
1. Fatigue and exhaustion- this fungal infection starts to spread internally and pressures heavily on vital organs, leaving the person who is infected without energy.
2. Loss of Appetite- During the spread of the infection the fungus can impact your digestion. Patients can feel symptoms like loss of appetite or close to no appetite.
3. Degrading metabolism- Unusual weight loss or sudden change in metabolism could be a sign that a person needs medical investigation, especially if the person also can feel symptoms similar to other fungal infections mentioned above.
4. Itchy and red eye- Experts say that serious cases of yellow fungus could also result in a patient suffering from red, sunken eyes, slow healing of wounds and eventual necrosis, in more severe cases. In some cases, serious leakage of pus can also be observed.
Treatment of the fungal infection
In cases where the infection gets detected in early stages, can be cured by injecting Amphotericin B injection, which is an anti-fungal drug.
Meanwhile the Centre in a bid to prevent the spread of black fungus, had instructed the states to declare black fungus as an epidemic, with many declaring the same.
Also read- Black Fungus Declared Epidemic in 4 States; Centre issues guidelines on early detection & prevention
