- Mucormycosis is an uncommon fungal infection.
- The infection which is caused by mold from the family called Mucorales.
- This fungus is present everywhere – in the atmosphere, ecosystem, soil, etc.
- This fungal infection spread is rising due to COVID-19.
- The COVID- 19 weakens the immunity system in the human body and thus makes it vulnerable for Mucormycosis.
- Concern: The disease commonly affects the sinuses or the lungs after inhaling fungal spores from the air, or the skin after the fungus enters the skin through a cut, burn, or another type of skin injury. The alarming fact is that it can infect any part of the body.
- Symptoms: Irritation in eyes, lung pain, the problem in inhaling, skin irritation etc.
