WHAT ARE THEY?

Both are non-contagious fungal infections caused when people come in contact with their moulds present in surroundings. These moulds can enter your body via mouth and nose.

 

WHICH BODY PART AFFECTED?

White Fungus affects: Nails, kidney, lungs, skin, genitals, brain, and digestive system.

Black Fungus affects: Sinus, lungs, skin, brain.

 

SYMPTOMS:

There are following common symptoms:

White Fungus:

Cough

Fever

Diarrhoea

Dark spots in lungs

Reduces oxygen level

 

Black Fungus:

Fever

Cough

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Headache

Sinus congestion

Nausea and vomiting

Swelling on one side of face

Black lesions on the bridge of your nose

 

WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK?

People may at high risk with below mentioned reasons:

Immunocompromised/low immunity

COVID-19 recovered patients

Diabetic

Cancer

Organ transplant

Prolonged treatment at ICU

Long term steroids treatment

 

WHICH ONE IS MORE DEADLY?

As per literary data and experts white fungal infection is more deadly than black fungal infection.

 

PRECAUTIONS:

Do not wear face mask for longer period of time

Maintain proper hygiene

If on oxygen therapy then use sterile and clean water

Maintain good health after covid-19 recovery

Maintain blood glucose level

If on steroids then use with caution

 

 

 

Reference: https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/difference-between-black-fungus-white-fungus-and-yellow-fungus-infections/