Abstract

BLACK FUNGS THE DISEASE STORMING THE NEW WORLD

Awanija Chawan*

Abstract

Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, is a virulent and invasive fungal infection caused by fungi in the Mucorales order.[1] Rhizopus oryzae is the most common organism isolated from mucormycosis, a group of moulds known as mucoromycete.[2] It can affect a variety of organs, but it is currently manifesting as an invasive rhino-orbitocerebral disease that affects the ear, nose, throat, and mouth. It is not contagious, but it can cause significant internal damage and can be fatal if not detected early. The disease’s common name, ―black fungus,‖ refers to the disease’s characteristic blackening.

Keywords: Black Fungus, Diabetes Mellitus, Ketoacidosis, HIV/AIDS.