White Fungus is more lethal than black fungus?

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In India several states recorded the case of White fungus.

The first case of white fungus came from Patna, Bihar. However, the government-run Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has dismissed these reports, according to India Today. And now a fresh case has been detected in Uttar Pradesh.

The MD of Delhi's LNJP Hospital, Dr. Suresh Kumar said as quoted by News agency ANI "White fungus (Aspergillosis) is not as dangerous as black fungus. The treatment for the latter can continue for 1-1.5 months hence early diagnosis is critical. don't take steroids to treat COVID19 without consulting your doctor". 

"fungus grow in cramped and humid spaces so keep ensure that your surrounding are cleaned regularly. avoid consuming eatable refrigerated for days,  eat fresh fruits, let sunlight in your house and wash your mask daily", he added.

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White fungus (Aspergillosis) is not as dangerous as black fungus. The treatment for the latter can continue for 1-1.5 months hence early diagnosis is critical. Don't take steroids to treat #COVID19 without consulting your doctor: Dr Suresh Kumar, MD LNJP Hospital, Delhi (21.05) pic.twitter.com/GUe5u7AdJ6

— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2021

The expert also said there was no basis to reports that white fungus is more invasive than Black fungus.

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Symptoms of White fungus

• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Fever (in rare cases)
• Stuffiness
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Reduced ability to smell
• Cough
• Coughing up blood
• Shortness of breath 

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