Kerala declares mucormycosis a notifiable disease
The Hindu
Kerala, following a directive of the Union Health Ministry, has declared mucormycosis or black fungus infection a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 as it seems to be emerging as
Kerala, following a directive of the Union Health Ministry, has declared mucormycosis or black fungus infection a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 as it seems to be emerging as a new threat among COVID-19 patients, especially those who are on steroids (as part of COVID treatment) and whose blood sugar levels are dis-regulated. It is thus mandatory on all government and private health facilities to report all suspected and confirmed cases of mucormycosis to the Health Department and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). These institutions will also have to follow the guidelines for screening, diagnosis, management of mucormycosis issued by the ICMR. Kerala has so far reported 20 cases of mucormycosis this year, with one confirmed death.More Related News