Black Fungus in covid patients

 Mucormycosis or black fungus is an opportunistic fungal infection that is rare but serious.

This fungus is common in the environment but people get infected by inhaling the fungal spores.

It most commonly affects the sinuses or the lungs after inhaling fungal spores from the air. It can also occur on the skin after a cut, burn, or other types of skin injury.

Fungal infection seen in covid 19 patients is mainly rhino-cerebral mucormycosis.

It is not a black fungus, but the tissues in the affected areas get necrotized and become black in colour.

Symptoms 

Warning signs include pain and redness around the eyes or nose, with fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits, and altered mental status

According to the advisory, infection with mucormycetes should be suspected when there is:

* Sinusitis — nasal blockage or congestion, nasal discharge (blackish/bloody);

Headache,Facial pain

* Tooth pain, Loosening of teeth,Numbness, jaw involvement;

* Blurred or double vision with pain;

One side facial swelling and numbness 

* Thrombosis, necrosis, skin lesion resulting in blackish discoloration over the bridge of nose and upper jaw of mouth.

An increase in the use of corticosteroids in covid patients also results in mucormycosis.

 WHO ARE AT RISK?

Uncontrolled Diabetic

Immunocompromised patients such as cancer patients, organ transplant patients, stem cell transplant patients, HIV patients.

Neutropenia( low number of white blood cells)

Long-term corticosteroid use

Long-standing oxygen therapy

Iron overload

Treatment

If immediately treated can save the patient with anti-fungal drugs.

It may eventually require surgery.

 To control diabetes, reduce steroid use, and discontinue immunomodulating drugs.

Prevention

Good oral hygiene and face.

Diabetics should be controlled

Use masks if you are visiting dusty construction sites. 

Wear shoes, long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, and gloves while gardening.

 Maintain personal hygiene including a thorough scrub bath.

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

When to take covaxin second dose

 

The second dose of covaxin should be taken between 28days to 42 days after first dose.

After how many days second dose of covishield vaccine should be taken

 

The second dose of the Covishield vaccine should be taken between 12 weeks to 16 weeks after the first dose.

If a person has been tested positive after their first vaccine shot then they must wait 6 weeks from recovery to take the second dose

COVID 19 survivors should wait for 6 months before vaccination if they did not receive their first dose before testing positive.

updated on 13/05/2021

New medicine invented for Covid19

New medicine invented for COVID19 by DRDO in India.

Anti covid drug

It is named as 2DG ( 2 Deoxy Glucose) .

The trials started in April 2020,cleared phase 2 trial in October 2020 among 110 patients in 6 hospitals. 

phase 3 trial carried among 27 hospitals  in various states of India was found very effective even in severe covid pneumonia patients. 

Patients who were on this medication was found to be covid negative in just 2 and a half days.

Drug has got its approval for using in severe covid cases.

2DG is available in powder form and needs to be mixed with water before having. 

It stops the replication of virus immediately. It acts on the affected cells only.

A ray of hope given by GOD.

By,

Dr.Renju T George,

India.

Which are urgent dental care cases ?

 Urgent Dental Care

Severe dental pain from pulpal inflammation

Pericoronitis or third molar pain

Dry socket

Abscess or localised pain and swelling

Tooth fracture

Dental trauma with avulsion and luxation

Restorations causing pain

If the crown has been dislodged or broken

Orthodontic wire or appliances impinging mucosa or pricing mucosa causing ulcer

Biopsy of abnormal tissue.

For more on Dental emergency

 click on Dental emergencies

by,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA

The right 5 a day mix for longer life

 

The right '5-a-day' mix is 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life

Eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for a longer life, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables help reduce the risk for numerous chronic health conditions that are leading causes of death, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Yet, only about one in 10 adults eat enough fruits or vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Studies revealed:

• Intake of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily was associated with the lowest risk of death. Eating more than five servings was not associated with an additional benefit.

• Eating two servings daily of fruits and three servings daily of vegetables is associated with the greatest longevity.

• Compared to those who consumed two servings of fruit and vegetables per day, participants who consumed five servings a day of fruits and vegetable had a 13% lower risk of death from all causes; a 12% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke; a 10% lower risk of death from cancer; and a 35% lower risk of death from respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• Not all foods that one might consider to be fruits and vegetables offered the same benefits. For example, Starchy vegetables, such as peas and corn, fruit juices, and potatoes were not associated with reduced risk of death from all causes or specific chronic diseases.

• On the other hand, green leafy vegetables, including spinach, lettuce, and kale, and fruit and vegetables rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, and carrots, showed benefits.

This study gives a public health message of '5-a-day,' meaning people should ideally consume five servings of fruit and vegetable each day. 

This amount helps in the prevention of major chronic diseases also.

This research provides strong evidence for the lifelong benefits of eating fruits and vegetables and suggests a goal amount to consume daily for ideal health. 

Fruits and vegetables are naturally packaged sources of nutrients that can be included in most meals and snacks, and they are essential for keeping our teeth healthy.

BY,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.

Women of Adsense summit

Thankyou google for giving this opportunity to participate in this virtual event Women of Adsense summit.

Dr.Renju

 India.