White Fungus outbreak updates: What we know so far about the infection 'deadlier' than Black Fungus

White Fungus infection is more dangerous than black fungus because it affects vital organs including the lungs, brain, kidney and private parts along with the mouth, stomach and skin. Here is everything we know about candidiasis so far.

HOW IS WHITE FUNGUS DIFFERENT FROM BLACK FUNGUS? While the Black fungus is called the Mucormycosis, White fungus is also known as candidiasis. Steroid treatment can cause white fungal infection in Covid patients while unsterile use of oxygen cylinders can 

WHY WHITE FUNGUS IS DEADLIER THAN BLACK FUNGUS? White Fungus infection is more dangerous than black fungus because it affects vital organs including the lungs, brain, kidney and private parts along with the mouth, stomach and skin. (Photo| PTI)

WHAT ARE THE SALIENT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO? What makes it more dangerous is its swift spread to vital organs. It is also concerning that children are vulnerable to White Fungus besides senior citizens. (Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)

HOW WHITE FUNGUS IS DIAGNOSED: Doctors say the fungal infection can be diagnosed through CT-Scan or X-ray. High-Resolution CT-Scan (HRCT) is the best way to identify the disease, according to medical reports. (Photo | Express)

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF WHITE FUNGUS DISEASE? Symptoms of white fungus infection are similar to that of coronavirus infection. Chest pain and low oxygen levels are seen in critical patients while white patches in the oral cavity, white discharge and skin lesions are also seen among patients. (Photo | PTI)

IS MEDICATION AVAILABLE FOR WHITE FUNGUS? While Amphotericin B and Posaconazole are used in the treatment of Mucormycosis, use of anti-fungal drugs fluconazole and itraconazole are prescribed for Candidiasis. According to reports caspofungin or micafungin are used to treat critically ill patients. (Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)

HOW TO AVOID CANDIDIASIS? Proper sanitisation of ventilators/oxygen cylinders is the best way to prevent white fungus attack. (File Photo)