As black fungus cases in Delhi top 500, Amphotericin B scarcity deepens crisis

Reminiscent of the oxygen scarcity recently, Amphotericin B, the drug used to treat mucormycosis, or black fungus, is now a burden for city hospitals. According to doctors, seven vials a day of the drug are required to be administered to a patient for at least 10 days. But the drug’s shortage is creating problems for patients and medical experts.