An allergy refers to the hyper-reaction of the body’s immune system to any strange substance that enters the body. The human body responds with varied symptoms when the allergens come in contact with the nasal tissue. This condition is called Nasal Allergy. Allergic rhinitis is the most common disease categorized under nasal allergies. It mostly […]

What is Nasal Aspergillosis? Aspergillus is a ubiquitous fungus, which together with penicillium form the family of Aspergillaceae. These are commonly found in damp places, humid areas, agricultural areas, organic decaying or decomposing matter. Aspergillus is the most common fungal pathogen in immunocompromised patients and occasionally as a destructive lesion of the maxillary sinuses, anterior […]

What is Aspergillosis Fungal Infection? Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a common mold, Aspergillus that lives indoors and outdoors. Mostly, people breathe in spores of Aspergillus without getting sick but people with weakened immune system or lung diseases are at a higher risk of developing infections due to Aspergillus. The types of health problems […]

What is Aspergillosis? Aspergillosis is an allergic reaction caused by various kinds of molds. It refers to an illness caused due to allergy, airway or lung invasion, cutaneous infection or extra pulmonary dissemination caused by species Aspergillus. Most strains of this mold are harmless but a few causes serious illnesses in people with weakened immune […]

India is currently combating the second wave of coronavirus disease and the medical fraternity in our country is not only concerned about this deadly contagious virus but also other complications that are being reported in patients. Due to COVID outbreak, the patients of mucormycosis are increasing. One such lethal complication being observed in patients in […]

Black Fungus Infection came to light during the second wave of the pandemic coronavirus disease. With the world already reeling under the throes of coronavirus disease, we now have to contend with another hitherto not so common opportunistic foe, mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus infection. Due to COVID outbreak, black fungus infection is becoming […]

States across India have begun declaring mucormycosis epidemic as cases of this fatal rare infection is commonly seen in patients who are recovering from COVID-19. There is a relation between COVID-19 and Mucormycosis. Mucormycosis is an uncommon fungal infection. India had the highest reported cases of Mucormycosis in the world ever before coronavirus disease. While […]

The prevalence of fungal infections in India aren’t exactly rare, the precedence of cases has gone high in recent times. The infection seems to be most impactful for those suffering from severe coronavirus disease. Due to COVID outbreak, the risk of developing black fungus infection is becoming a concern. What is Black Fungus Infection? Mucormycosis […]

The emergence of unusual blood clots in COVID-19 patients is a real concern which needs critical attention. Covid outbreak has led to extra-pulmonary manifestations in patients which are the cause of concern. Usually, the symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, sore throat, dry cough and shortness of breath as common clinical manifestations. Asymptomatic cases are also […]

People often experience fungi in their kitchens, when breads or fruits rot turn mouldy. Fungi evolved 400 million years ago and they have various roles such as helping plants to move from their aquatic habitats to land to obtain minerals from the soil. Fungi also decompose organic litter and recycle the nutrients locked up in […]