Two local cases of Black Fungus reported in Udupi, confirms DC Jagadeesh


Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD) 

Udupi, May 21: In the race to control the second wave of coronavirus, the district administration has geared up to fight the rare disease Black Fungus (Mucormycosis).

Two days ago, seven patients from different districts were diagnosed with Black Fungus. Now, the district has reported two local cases of the disease as of Friday, May 21.

The confirmation of the above was given by deputy commissioner (DC) G Jagadeesha to Daijiworld. The new cases have taken the tally of patients with Black Fungus to nine.

One of patient is a 60-year-old lady from Santhekatte and another case is of Nandikoor, Kaup origin person aged 45 years. The lady is on ventilator support at present.

The two patients are being treated at a private hospital in Udupi. All the Black Fungus patients will be treated free of cost as per state government order.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Sat, May 22 2021

    It's imperative that administration should put all out efforts to increase awareness of this deadly fungus among the masses so they don't delay medical attention as it is supposed to spread very rapidly & fatal once it travels to & beyond the eyes!

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  • Nayan, Udupi

    Sat, May 22 2021

    You should give advice to your Mumbai administration. Because of them we are facing problem here.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Sat, May 22 2021

    Nayanji, since when do you thought Mumbai & Udipi are not in the same country! Please don't post nonsensical posts just for the heck of it to release your suppressed jealousy, for whatever reason!

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