About the White, Black and Yellow Fungus
Even as India is reeling under the catastrophic impact of the coronavirus epidemic, it is facing yet another health debacle with the emerging cases of the fatal black fungus. This fungus causes an infectious disease called Mucormycosis resulting in the blackening of body issues. Along with this, infections from two other new fungi variants called white fungus and yellow fungus are also being reported. Interestingly, it is seen that these diseases are more prevalent in COVID-19 patients. Since fungal infections are opportunistic and largely occur in people with compromised immune systems, the vulnerable old generation is more susceptible. Hence, senior care assumes paramount significance now. Athulya Assisted Living , an affordable luxurious assisted living facility in Chennai, is leaving no stone unturned in safeguarding its elderly residents. Apart from healthy diets, fitness programs, medication management and daily activity assistance, it offers skilled nursing care to elderly patie