To Describe the Epidemiology, Management and Outcome of Black Fungus and To Minimize the Risk Factor Associated with Black Fungus Disease: A Review

Abstract

The disorder Mucorales, a type of filamentous moulds, is what causes the disease known as mucormycosis. Infections may be brought on by contaminated food, spore inhalation into the nose or lungs, or injection into open wounds or damaged skin. In industrialised countries, mucormycosis primarily affects hosts who are severely immunocompromised (such as those who have haematological malignancies, organ transplants, neutropenia, autoimmune diseases, or other immune system deficits). The estimated prevalence of mucormycosis in India is over 70 times higher than it is worldwide. Diabetes mellitus is the most frequent risk factor, followed by solid-organ transplant and haematological cancer. In this country, people with postpulmonary TB and chronic renal disease are more likely to develop mucormycosis. Trauma is a risk factor for cutaneous mucormycosis. renalmucormycosis in one occurrence. An immunocompetent host is a distinct species in India. Even though Rhizopusarrhizus is the most common etiological agent of mucormycosis in this country, Rhizopushomothallicus, Rhizopusmicrosporus, and Apophysomycesvariabilis infections are on the rise. Despite being a long-standing disease, mucormycosis has recently attracted attention because to its widespread occurrence in COVID-19 patients in India. Disposable face masks constructed of polymer materials have been widely used by the public as effective and reasonably priced personal protective equipment (PPE) to halt the spread of infectious diseases. A N95 respirator is a type of respiratory protective equipment that is designed to fit the user's face tightly and to filter airborne particles very efficiently. Be mindful that the corners of the respirator are designed to shut out the nose and mouth. surgical N95.