Early detection and treatment of the
fungal infection can save many lives averting it from turning into lethal –
Dr. Kasu Prasad Reddy – Chief Surgeon
Hyderabad,: MaxiVision Eye Hospitals group, the pioneers in the
industry of eye care medical services have launched “Mucormycosis (Black
Fungus) Early Detection Center” at its Somajiguda Branch in Hyderabad to
identify the virulent fungal infection in its initial stage preventing it from
aggravating further and become fatal. Early detection and treatment of
Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) can save many lives averting it from turning into
lethal.
The Early Detection Centre has a team of doctors who
examine the patient first to ascertain if it is Mucormycosis (Black Fungus).
The team of doctors includes an Ophthalmologist, ENT specialist, and
Microbiologist. If the examination by the team of doctors confirms the
infection of Black Fungus, then the team will cross-examine the level and
severity of the infection etc. The infected patients will be referred to
government hospitals where the treatment for Mucormycosis is available.
Speaking
on the occasion Dr. Kasu Prasad Reddy, Chief Surgeon, Founder &
Mentor, Co-Chairman, MaxiVision Eye Hospitals said Mucormycosis
or Black Fungus is an aggressive fungal infection, acquired primarily via
inhalation of fungal spores in immunity weak hosts or through direct entry
during trauma. The Early Detection Center will provide comprehensive Eye
Check-ups, Ocular and Orbit Diagnosis, ENT Consultations, Microbiologist
Consultations, Biopsy Tests, Pathology Tests, and Radiology support.
Some of the common symptoms of Mucormycosis are nasal
discharge and stiffness, black discoloration of the nose, toothache, jaw pain,
prolonged fever, headache, and facial edema (swelling). However, there are some
other symptoms that relate to the eyes, like swelling and pain in and around
the eyes, and a thick discharge from eyes.
Mucormycosis can severely affect the eyes of the
patient and it is my earnest request that anyone who experiences discharge from
the eyes should immediately contact an eye specialist and get their
eye-check-up done. This is essential for those patients who have recently
recovered from Covid-19, He added.
Elaborating more on the same Dr. Anil Kumar Bathula – Medical
Director, MaxiVision Eye Hospitals said, Some of the ways to prevent the Black
Fungus would be to avoid repeated use of cloth masks without sterilization or
wash, avoid consuming rotten vegetables & fruits, clean your air
conditioners and cooler filters regularly, doing steam inhalation regularly,
keeping your environment clean to avoid fungal growth in clothes, vegetables,
furniture etc., good control of Blood Sugar levels, using antibiotics and antifungals
judiciously, using steroids and other medicines judiciously observing
regular time and dose, etc. Post-Covid recovered patients are advised
to have regular comprehensive eye check-ups done.
Patients can contact 9390110000 for
more details.
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