The Black Fungus- Cause, Symptom and Treatment | Documentary
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Date: 2021-06-08

1) What is Black Fungus?

The infection they cause, mucormycosis—“black fungus,” colloquially—can infest the sinuses and bones of the face and invade the brain or cause patients to lose an eye. When it goes untreated—and treatment is prolonged and difficult—mucormycosis can kill up to half of those who contract it.

2) Is it contagious?

No, Black fungus or mucormycosis is not contagious.

3) Does it spread through air?

Mucor can spread through the air. It won't cause any problem if a person is healthy.
Mucor may enter into lungs but the chances are very low.

(*Mucor are the pollen like things which spread in air for reproduction)

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