India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

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India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

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Published 20 May 2021

The use of steroids and immunosuppressants in treating COVID-19 patients is among the reasons behind the rise in black fungus cases observed in India, according to a Dehli doctor.

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India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

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