What is Black fungus (Mucormycosis)?
Mucormycosis is commonly known as black fungus which is a rare condition but also a serious fungal infection. It is caused by a kind of fungi called mucoromycetes.
This fungus is abundant in the environment all around us. In fact, this fungus affects the people having some health problems. In addition, it affects people taking medications that lower the body’s ability to fight against the germs.
It usually affects the nose, sinuses, eye and brain to produce varying symptoms. It can also affect other parts such as lungs, stomach, intestines and skin.