Review on Mucormycosis: It is a life Threatening infection

2021 ◽  
pp. 316-318
Author(s):  
S.D. Mankar ◽  
Waditake Poonam ◽  
Prajakta Jejurkar
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Home Remedies ◽  
Animal Dung ◽  
The World ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment

Mucormycosis, often known as black fungus, is a fungal infection caused by the mucormycetes fungi. Zygomycetes is a class of fungi. Mucormycetes, the fungus that cause mucormycosis, are found all throughout the world, especially in soil and in decaying organic waste like leaves, compost piles, and animal dung. It is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another. Mucormycosis (also known as zygomycosis) is a dangerous but uncommon fungal infection caused by a fungus known as mucormycetes. Molds can be found all over the place. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that primarily affects persons who have health issues or who use medications that reduce the body's capacity to resist infections and illness. Infections are most typically acquired when mould spores are inhaled or, less commonly, when spores enter the body through a cut in the skin. It takes place after COVID-19. Home remedies, such as consuming probiotics, and foods that promote immunity, can help to minimise mucormycosis. The main purpose of this review Related to Mucormycosis is to diminish the growth of Mucormycosis by taking Ayurvedic Treatment.

An evaluation of Mucormycosis, Outburst

2021 ◽  
pp. 591-593
Author(s):  
Sholly. CK
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Rotten Wood ◽  
Airway Mucosa ◽  
Animal Dung ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Long Term Ventilation ◽  
Sugar Levels

Black fungus is also known as Mucormycosis, and it is occasional but threatening infection. Black fungus is caused by getting into exposure with fungus spores in the surroundings. It can also form in the skin after the fungus enters through a cut, scrape, burn, or another type of skin trauma. Fungi live in the environment, particularly in soil and decaying organic matter such as leaves, compost piles, rotten wood, particularly in soil, compost, and animal dung. This fungal infection is caused by a type of mould known as 'mucromycetes’. It should be noted that this rare fungal infection affects persons who have health issues or who use drugs that weaken the body's ability to fight the infections. There are different types of mucormycosis Trusted Source, including rhino cerebral (sinus and brain), pulmonary (lung), gastrointestinal, and cutaneous (skin) mucormycosis. The COVID-19 generates a sudden change in the interior environment of the host for the fungus, and the medical treatment administered unknowingly promotes fungal development. COVID-19 causes harm to the airway mucosa and blood vessels. It also causes a rise in serum iron, which is required for the fungus to grow. Broad-spectrum antibiotics not only kill potentially harmful bacteria but also beneficial commensals. Although antifungals such as Voriconazole prevent Aspergillosis, Mucor survives and grows due to a lack of resistance. Long-term ventilation decreases immunity, and there is conjecture that the humidifier water that is delivered along with the oxygen transfers the fungus. It is ubiquitous and found in soil and air and even in the nose and mucus of healthy people. It affects the sinuses, the brain and the lungs and can be life-threatening in diabetic or severely immunocompromised individuals, such as cancer patients or people with HIV/AIDS. Doctors believe mucormycosis, which has an overall mortality rate of 50%, may be being triggered by the use of steroids, a life-saving treatment for severe and critically ill Covid-19 patients. Steroids reduce inflammation in the lungs for Covid-19 and appear to help stop some of the damage that can happen when the body's immune system goes into overdrive to fight off coronavirus. But they also reduce immunity and push up blood sugar levels in both diabetics and non-diabetic Covid-19 patients. It’s thought that this drop in immunity could be triggering these cases of mucormycosis.

scholarly journals Mucormycosis (Black fungus): An alarming sign for COVID-19 patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-139
Author(s):  
Ritesh Kumar Srivastav ◽  
Vishal Kumar Vishwakarma ◽  
Shiv Kumar Srivastav ◽  
Mahesh Prasad ◽  
Tarique Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Fungal Spores ◽  
Body Part ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Pulmonary Infections ◽  
Skin Injury ◽  
Underlying Condition ◽  
Disseminated Mucormycosis

Mucormycosis (also known as zygomycosis) is a dangerous but uncommon fungal infection caused by a fungus known as mucormycetes. Mucormycosis can be caused by a variety of fungi. Mucormycetes are fungi that belong to the Mucorales scientific order. Molds can be found all over the place. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that primarily affects persons who have health issues or who use medications that reduce the body's capacity to resist infections and illness. After inhaling fungal spores from the air, it most usually affects the sinuses or lungs. The majority of people are unaffected by these fungus. Breathing in mucormycete spores, on the other hand, can induce an infection in the lungs or sinuses, which can spread to other regions of the body in patients with compromised immune systems. It can also happen as a result of a cut, a burn, or another sort of skin injury. The fatality rate varied based on the patient's underlying condition, the type of fungus, and the affected body part (for example, the mortality rate was 46 percent among people with sinus infections, 76 percent for pulmonary infections, and 96 percent for disseminated mucormycosis). Antifungal medicines such as amphotericin-B, isavuconazole, posaconazole, and various combinations are used to inhibit the growth. Mucormycosis was studied for its spread, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and consequences.

scholarly journals AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF DIABETES MELLITUS (PRAMEHA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 217-222
Author(s):  
Tushar Ravindra Karnawat ◽  
P. C. Yavatkar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Blood Sugar Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Active Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Lack Of Exercise ◽  
Sedentary Life ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment ◽  
Sedentary Life Style

India is set to emerge as the diabetic capital of the world and it is very shameful prediction which India has to face. Heredity, Sedentary life style, lack of exercise and yoga, stress, and improper diet habits are main reasons for spreading of the diabetes. In order to prevent the primary onset we need to concentrate on the next generation of existing diabetes patients. Making them aware will be the first task, followed by provocation for action, followed by action in reality. As diabetes is metabolic disorder it cannot be treated merely by controlling blood sugar level. Ayurveda aimed at rejuvenating the body for not only controlling blood sugar level but also ensure that no further complication should be caused. Ayurvedic treatment for diabetes based on entire change in life style of the person, along with proper medication and diet patient is advised to lead healthy and active life.

scholarly journals Mucormycosis: A challenge with COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammod Kamrul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
The Body ◽  
Affected Patient ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Disseminated Mucormycosis ◽  
Mucor Species

Mucormycosis is an aggressive opportunistic fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes class including Rhizopus species and Mucor species. The pathogen can be present in the environment, on the skin, and in the orifices of the body. There are several types including Rhinocerebral, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Cutaneous, and Disseminated Mucormycosis.1 The spores infect the paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx, extending to the orbit and brain cavity in persons who have reduced cellular and humoral defenses. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a surge in the cases of rhino-orbital mucormycosis has become a life-threatening combination. Early diagnosis and intervention in the only way to save the vision and life of the affected patient.

scholarly journals Microplastics in Freshwater Systems: A Review on Its Accumulation and Effects on Fishes

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Raza
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
Plastic Debris ◽  
Freshwater Systems ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
The World ◽  
Review Study

Plastic production is escalating tremendously throughout the globe and the reason behind this is its durability and multipurpose utility. But there is a severe scarcity of its management. Tonnes of plastics are dumped into water bodies across the world. These plastics breakdown because of different reasons and results in the plastic debris of size <5mm termed as microplastics (MPs) which are hazardous to aquatic life. They are a potential source of toxins as they offer a large surface area to various chemicals present in the water body when these MPs are ingested by fishes it causes serious health issues leading to mortality of the fishes. Therefore, we comprehensively reviewed the sources of MPs in freshwater systems and its various types and how they get accumulated inside the body of fishes. We found that fishes ingest these particles by mistaken for food or accumulated these particles by consuming from lower trophic organisms. Some of the commonly studied MPs are PE, PS, and PVC, examined from the body of fishes. MPs can cause various ecotoxicological effects on fishes like behavioral change, cytotoxicity, neurotoxicity effects, and liver stress etc. Our review study finds that there is a paucity of information on the accumulation of MPs by freshwater fishes and there are very few studies on its effects also there is a debate whether this accumulation is subjected to the bio-magnification process which ultimately affects human life.

scholarly journals THE EFFICACY OF DASHMOOLADI CHURNA IN ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION: A CASE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 223-229
Author(s):  
Dr. Pravin Suresh Bhange ◽  
Dr. Vasundhara Ramdas Borakhade
Keyword(s):  
Essential Hypertension ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
The World ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient medical sciences of the world. It describes the basic and applied aspects of life process, health, disease and its management with the sound base of principles and approaches. 21st century is a world of industrialization & fast life which has created various life style disorders. Hypertension is one of life threatening gift of today’s life, which is psychosomatic, hereditary and occurring as a result of aging. It is also called as a silent or hidden killer because most of sufferers (85%) are asymptomatic and as per available reports, in more than 94% cases of hypertension under lying cause is not found. Such patients are said to have Essential Hypertension (EHT). Hypertension is one of the leading causes of the Global burden of disease. 60 Years male patient suffering from Anidra, Shirashoola, Bhrama, Daurbalya, Klama, Krodhaprachurya since last two months. He came to our hospital for Ayurvedic treatment. With our unique herbal combination of drug, his all symptoms got controlled. This is one single study on Dashmooladi churna to evaluate the efficiency on Essential hypertension.

scholarly journals Coeliac Disease—What is it and How Can People Deal With it?

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Osial ◽  
Agnieszka Pregowska
Keyword(s):  
Coeliac Disease ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
The Body ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Dietary Choice ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
The World ◽  
Life Threatening

In recent years, you have likely heard that some people are eating gluten-free foods. Have you ever wondered why? Coeliac disease is one of the main reasons for this dietary choice. It affects people of all ages from all around the world. It is a genetic disorder that causes inflammation in the intestines and results in various symptoms that can be observed in other parts of the body. Unfortunately, people often ignore coeliac disease or treat it like a simple allergy. Some people may view gluten-free dietary choices as just a trend. Some food allergies can manifest like coeliac disease, but these have different causes. Coeliac disease should be taken seriously, because it may not only lead to life-threatening symptoms, but also have a chronic impact on health and quality of life.

Computer-aided Diagnosis of Skin Cancer: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 781-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navid Razmjooy ◽  
Mohsen Ashourian ◽  
Maryam Karimifard ◽  
Vania V. Estrela ◽  
Hermes J. Loschi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pigment Cells ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Melanoma Cancer ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
The World ◽  
Skin Cancer Detection

Cancer is currently one of the main health issues in the world. Among different varieties of cancers, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world and accounts for 75% of the world's cancer. Indeed, skin cancer involves abnormal changes in the outer layer of the skin. Although most people with skin cancer recover, it is one of the major concerns of people due to its high prevalence. Most types of skin cancers grow only locally and invade adjacent tissues, but some of them, especially melanoma (cancer of the pigment cells), which is the rarest type of skin cancer, may spread through the circulatory system or lymphatic system and reach the farthest points of the body. Many papers have been reviewed about the application of image processing in cancer detection. In this paper, the automatic skin cancer detection and also different steps of such a process have been discussed based on the implantation capabilities.

scholarly journals Dengue Fever: An Overview

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramalingam Kothai ◽  
Balasubramanian Arul
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Dengue Shock Syndrome ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
The Body ◽  
Immune Systems ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
The World ◽  
Viral Illness ◽  
Life Threatening

Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes. Dengue virus (DENV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, causes the most widespread mosquito-borne viral infection in humans around the world today. Dengue can affect anyone but tends to be more severe in people with compromised immune systems. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a more severe form of a viral illness. Symptoms include headache, fever, rash, and evidence of bleeding (hemorrhage) in the body. This form of dengue fever can be life-threatening and can progress to the most severe form of the illness, dengue shock syndrome. This chapter reviews the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, pathophysiology, transmissions, manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dengue.

Scanning electron microscopy of freeze-fractured prescapular lymph node of caprine

1984 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 244-245
Author(s):  
O. Faroon ◽  
F. Al-Bagdadi ◽  
T. G. Snider ◽  
C. Titkemeyer
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
The Body ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Cellular Constituent ◽  
Scanning Electron

The lymphatic system is very important in the immunological activities of the body. Clinicians confirm the diagnosis of infectious diseases by palpating the involved cutaneous lymph node for changes in size, heat, and consistency. Clinical pathologists diagnose systemic diseases through biopsies of superficial lymph nodes. In many parts of the world the goat is considered as an important source of milk and meat products.The lymphatic system has been studied extensively. These studies lack precise information on the natural morphology of the lymph nodes and their vascular and cellular constituent. This is due to using improper technique for such studies. A few studies used the SEM, conducted by cutting the lymph node with a blade. The morphological data collected by this method are artificial and do not reflect the normal three dimensional surface of the examined area of the lymph node. SEM has been used to study the lymph vessels and lymph nodes of different animals. No information on the cutaneous lymph nodes of the goat has ever been collected using the scanning electron microscope.

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