The WHO gave recommendations to combat the spread of "black mold"

To combat "black mold" it is necessary to reduce the use of hormonal drugs and antibiotics in the treatment of covid-19, and carefully handle biomedical equipment

To prevent black mold infection, or mucormycosis, the use of hormonal drugs and antibiotics in the treatment of COVID-19 must be reduced, as well as close monitoring of the sanitization of biomedical equipment. Such recommendations were given by the representative of the World HEALTH Organization (WHO) in RUSSIA, Melita Vujnovic, RIA Novosti reports.

The WHO representative explained that a number of fungal infections found in COVID-19 cases in India are associated with yeast or mold. They are present in the environment, but affect people with weakened immune systems, who have had severe illnesses, or who have taken certain medications.

“WHO recommends minimizing the disproportionate use of corticosteroids and antibiotics for mild to moderate cases,” Vujnovic said.

The WHO assessed the likelihood of the spread of "black mold" in Russia Society

She added that corticosteroids in severe cases of CORONAVIRUS can save lives, but their widespread use can cause fungal infections.

In addition, the WHO representative recommended more thorough disinfection of biomedical equipment, in particular ventilators.

Earlier, Vujnovic said that an epidemic of “black mold” is unlikely in Russia. At the same time, she did not rule out that in the case of weak immunity, diseases with mucormycosis or other similar diseases will be detected. However, she expressed confidence that the situation is under control of the health system.

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Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection, also known as "black mold", and is caused by the fungi family Mucoraceae, which are found in soil, rotting vegetables and fruits, and manure. Most commonly, in infected individuals, mucormycosis presents as invasive necrotic lesions in the nose and mouth that cause fever, pain, and purulent discharge. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of mucormycosis in India was almost 70 times higher than in other countries, wrote The Guardian. According to doctors, the outbreak of a fungal disease can be caused by therapies for coronavirus, the BBC reported, the lethality of the disease is 50%.

Due to the surge in the incidence of coronavirus in India, the authorities of the states of Rajasthan and Telangan announced an epidemic of "black mold" at the end of May.

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