What's white fungus and how dangerous it is..

After the epidemic-like blog fungus spreading across the country, white fungus has now raised people's concerns. Many horror news related to it is spreading on social media. To remove the confusion over white fungus, we had a long conversation with ENG surgeon Dr Manish Munjal at Sir Gangaram Hospital in Delhi. Let us know some of the similar confusions about white fungus and the correct answers associated with them.

What's white fungus and how dangerous it is 

Dr. Munjal said that white fungus is mainly affecting immunocompromised people whose immunity has decreased. Instead of being afraid of it, there is a need to be careful. He said white fungus (espergillosis) is not as dangerous as the blag fungus. While the black fungus attacks the interiors of the body, the white fungus occurs on the outer part of the body. This infection can be treated at home. There are very few cases where there is a need to go to the hospital. Black fungus requires surgery, etc., while white fungus can be cured by taking medicines etc. only on the advice of the doctor. 

Can it lead to death? 

Dr Munjal said the risk of death from white fungus is very low while in case of black fungal, 20 to 80 per cent mortality rate has been recorded. As far as white fungus is concerned, there is little chance that the infection reaches the blood. This can happen only if the infected person already has a deadly disease or is on ventilator etc. It can also be fatal for those who take more steroids. He said it does not spread rapidly so it is easy to treat.

Who are most at risk from it

Although it can happen to anyone, the risk of it occurring in the newborn is high. It is more common in children due to the wetness of milk nipples and diapers. We need to look into it. He also said that this isolation has also been observed in elderly people who do not take care of cleanliness and do not change clothes etc. It also quickly captures diabetics and cancer patients.