WHITE FUNGUS
WHAT IS WHITE FUNGUS (ASPERGILLOSIS)?
White fungus is deadlier than black fungus, say experts. It spreads to several parts of your body and severely damages your lungs. Severe effects can be seen on the kidney, mouth, skin and brain. According to Dr. Kaushal Verma, professor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the white fungus begins from the tongue or private parts, it makes the tongue white, and then it spreads to other parts like lungs, brain and food pipes.
WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS
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Cough
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Fever
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Diarrhoea
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Dark spots on lungs
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Reduced oxygen level
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White patches in oral cavity
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Skin lesions
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ASPERGILLOSIS
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People with low immunity are more prone to these fungal diseases, so it is necessary to maintain a healthy immune system.
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Maintain your surroundings clean and free from dust.
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First case of yellow fungus was reported in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. Experts say yellow fungus can be scarier than black and white because of the manner it affects the body’s internal organs.