New Delhi: The government has issued an advisory on the increasing risk of fungal infections called mucaraemycosis in unregulated diabetes and long-term corona-infected people living in the ICU. The government has said that ignoring this infection can be fatal. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive measures. The Ministry of Health and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have issued an evidence based advisory regarding its screening, diagnosis and management.
These are the reasons: –
- Uncontrolled diabetes- Immunosuppression due to steroids
- Stay in ICU more time
Avoid this way-
- Apply mask on dusty area
- When doing soil and manure work, keep the body completely covered with shoes, gloves
- Pay full attention to cleanliness through scrub bath
symptoms-
Nasal jam, black or red discharge from nose
Pain in the cheek
Pain or swelling on one side of the face
Toothache, Toothache
Jaw pain
Blurred or double vision with pain
Chest pain and breathlessness
What to do?-
Control high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Diabetic people and people recovering from corona keep an eye on blood glucose
Take full care of time and dosage in the use of steroids
Use antibiotics and antifungal drugs carefully
what not to do?-
Do not ignore the symptoms
Do not hesitate to conduct an investigation to find out the fungal infection
Timely treatment is necessary, so do not waste time
Keep these things in mind after you know
Control diabetes
When taking steroids, reduce the dose and stop using it soon.
Stop the use of immunomodulating drugs
Take other necessary medical treatment related steps
