Yellow fungus is here as the next big challenge!

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Black and white fungus was already creating havoc in the county and it is now fuelled by yellow fungus. A person in Ghaziabad of Delhi NCR has been diagnosed with the yellow fungus infection which is reportedly more dangerous than the other two.

Symptoms of yellow fungus

Symptoms of the yellow fungus include lethargy, weight loss, low appetite, or no appetite at all. In severe cases, it can also have symptoms like leakage of pus, slow healing of the open wound, slow healing of all wounds, malnutrition, organ failure, and sunken eyes because of eventual necrosis.

The yellow fungus begins internally and thus, it is important that you seek medical assistance right away.

Causes of yellow fungus

This infection is primarily caused by bad hygiene. It is important that you keep the enclosure around your home as clean as possible. It is essential to remove old foods and fecal matter as soon as possible to keep the growth of bacteria and fungus at bay.

The humidity of the house also plays a crucial role, Therefore, it should be measured at all times as too much humidity can pave way for the growth of bacteria and fungus. The right humidity level ti 30% to 40%.

Treatment of yellow fungus

Amphotericin B injection (an anti-fungal drug) is used for the treatment.