: Green Fungus Detected in Person Recovered From COVID-19: All You Need To Know #IndiaNEWS #Coronavirus This article is a part of a series by The Better India to share verified information about COVID-19

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Green Fungus Detected in Person Recovered From COVID-19: All You Need To Know #IndiaNEWS #Coronavirus
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A 34-year-old from Madhya Pradesh spent close to two-months battling COVID-19. However, even after recovering, the ordeal did not end for him. Soon after recovery he was diagnosed with a fungal infection called Aspergillosis, also being referred to as ‘Green Fungus. ’
On 15 June 2021, he was airlifted from Indore to Mumbai by an air ambulance for treatment. This patient was found to have infection in his sinuses, lungs and blood. This is the first reported case in India where a patient has contracted this fungal infection post recovering from COVID-19. Subsequently, a patient from Punjab’s Jalandhar also has come forward with symptoms of Aspergillosis.
Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, Head of Department and Senior Consultant Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, talks about treating Green Fungus.
What is Aspergillosis/Green Fungus?
Dr Jha: Aspergillosis is a fungal infection that most commonly affects the lungs. This is not a new fungal infection and has been prevalent for long. People with a weakened immune system or those who already are suffering from a lung disease or pneumonia are at risk of contracting this infection. Since COVID-19 affects the lungs, there is a chance of those recovering or currently dealing with COVID-19 to contract the fungal infection.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Aspergillosis is an infection caused by Aspergillus, a common mold (a type of fungus) that lives indoors and outdoors. Most people breathe in Aspergillus spores every day without getting sick.
Is Green Fungus or Aspergillosis similar to the earlier detected fungal infections?
Dr Jha: No, this is a different kind of fungal infection and has no correlation to the other infections. While the scientific name for this fungal infection is Aspergillosis, Green Fungus is merely a name that has been attributed to it. This biological fungus has been in existence for very long and we often see patients presenting symptoms for the same. It is imperative that we start referring to these fungal infections with their correct scientific name to avoid chaos.
When the fungus is being examined during culture in the laboratory, it may show various colours and hence the reference to it as Green Fungus.

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