Yellow fungus, also called mucor septic, initially develops by the presence of moulds (a type of fungi) in the environment. It may be present with unnecessary fatigue, rashes, burning sensation on skin etc. Best Book for Current Affairs & General Knowledge Preparation
Humidity levels below 30-40% can promote the growth of fungus. It may not start from the lungs but it invades internal organs of the body and affects the entire functioning.
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Weight loss, reduced appetite, lethargy are the common symptoms of yellow fungus infection.
If not detected in time, symptoms can become more severe including pus leakage, sunken eyes, organ failure, slow healing of wounds and necrosis (cells in the living tissues die prematurely).
Till now the only known treatment for yellow fungus is Amphotericin B injection, which is an antifungal drug also being used to treat black fungus.
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