Expert panel’s preliminary report lists probable causes for black fungus
The Hindu
Use of tap water in humidifiers has been mooted as possibility
As per the preliminary report of a microbiologists’ committee, possible sources of contamination in mucormycosis (black fungus) cases were use of tap water for humidifiers, growth of fungus in cannulas and ICU equipments, Health and Family Welfare Minister K. Sudhakar has said. Speaking to press persons before inspecting the facilities and COVID-19 management at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Hospital in Hubballi on Saturday, Dr. Sudhakar said that distilled water should be used for humidifiers. “However it has been found that tap water was used instead of distilled water. Cannulas and other equipments are used in ICUs. To check fungus growth, they should be completely sanitised or new sets of equipments should be used for treatment according to the preliminary report,” he said.More Related News