How COVID-19 Recovered Patients Are Going Blind Due To Black Fungus Caused By Steroids

COVID-19 recovered patients are suffering from post viral symptoms of Mucormycosis (MM) also known as Black Fungus which is making them blind. Heath experts say the Black Fungus is caused by the use of steroids during Covid-19 infection.

Dr Susheen Dutt (ENT Specialist, Fortis Hospital) shared the story of a 70-year-old Covid patient who was being treated with steroids.

“He did not have any history of diabetes mellitus. Towards the end of two weeks, though his covid symptoms improved,...

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