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, 8th June 2021:
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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