Black Fungus Symptoms: Identify symptoms of mucormycosis in COVID cases

While Covid19 cases are increasing rapidly, government and health experts are also gearing up for the third wave of coronavirus along with treating people. The B-1617 variant of coronavirus, first identified in India, has already been classified as a 'variant of concern' at the global level by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Along with this, reports of a mysterious infection, 'black fungus' affecting COVID patients are doing rounds. Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, can turn dangerous if left untreated, doctors have warned. The re-emergence of the rare deadly fungal infection among Covid-19 patients has caused major concerns. It has been found across hospitals in Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad.

The fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body's ability to fight germs and sickness. While there have been more than 200 cases of black fungus infection, it is also reported in people who have recovered from covid.

Symptoms of Black Fungus aka mucormycosis

• Facial Deformity
• Headache
• Facial pain
• Nasal congestion
• Loss of vision or pain in eyes
• Altered mental state, confusion
• Swelling in cheeks and eyes
• Toothache, loosening of teeth
• Black crusts in the nose

Dos and Don'ts for black fungus in COVID patients

• Do not avoid the signs and symptoms of black fungus infection. It can be very dangerous if it reaches the brain.
• Control hyperglycemia
• Monitor blood glucose level post-COVID-19 discharge and also in diabetics
• Use steroid judiciously – correct timing, correct dose and duration
• Use antibiotics/antifungals judiciously
• Do not consider all the cases with a blocked nose as cases of bacterial sinusitis, particularly in the context of immunosuppression and/or COVID-19 patients on immunomodulators
• Do not lose crucial time to initiate treatment for mucormycosis

 

Depression over the years changes the human brain

Seems like, depression over the years changes the brain in humans.
According to a research conducted by some scientists, brain alters after years of persistent depression, suggesting the need to change how we think about depression as it progresses.

The study, led by senior author, showed that people with longer periods of untreated depression, lasting more than a decade, had significantly more brain inflammation compared to those who had less than 10 years of untreated depression.
In an earlier study, the team discovered the first definitive evidence of inflammation in the brain in clinical depression.
This study provides the first biological evidence for large brain changes in long-lasting depression, suggesting that it is a different stage of illness that needs different therapeutics - the same perspective taken for early and later stages of Alzheimer's disease, he said.
"Greater inflammation in the brain is a common response with degenerative brain diseases as they progress, such as with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease," said a Dr.
While depression is not considered a degenerative brain disease, the change in inflammation shows that, for those in whom depression persists, it may be progressive and not a static condition.
Yet currently, said the Dr., regardless of how long a person has been ill, the major depressive disorder is mainly treated with the same approach. Some people may have a couple of episodes of depression over a few years.
Others may have persistent episodes over a decade with worsening symptoms, and increasing difficulty going to work or carrying out routine activities.
In the study, brain inflammation was measured using a type of brain imaging called positron emission tomography (PET).
The brain's immune cells, known as microglia, are involved in the brain's normal inflammatory response to trauma or injury, but too much inflammation is associated with other degenerative illnesses as well as depression.
When microglia are activated, they make more translocator protein (TSPO), a marker of inflammation that can be seen using PET imaging.
The study involved 25 people with more than 10 years of depression, 25 with less than 10 years of illness, and 30 people with no depression as a comparison group.
TSPO levels were about 30 percent higher in different brain regions among those with long-lasting untreated depression, compared to those with shorter periods of untreated depression. The group with long-term depression also had higher TSPO levels than those with no depression.

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How to counter hyperglycemia quickly

When the blood glucose levels exceed a certain concentration, it can lead to a high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. This condition is often found in diabetics or those resistant to the effects of the insulin hormone.

If hyperglycemia is left untreated, it can lead to organ and tissue damage, coma and even death, reported the researchers. Keep constant tabs on your blood sugar level. If you find that your blood sugar level is crossing into dangerous territory, then there are several ways to lower your sugar levels fast.

Exercise
Exercising regularly can counter hyperglycemia by using the excess sugar as fuel for the body. However, if the level is over 240 mg/dL, then do a urine test with a strip to check urine for presence of ketones. When body produces ketones. Then exercising can have an adverse effect and cause blood sugar levels to rise. Physical activity has immediate benefit as well as long-term effect by stabilising the blood sugar levels.

Plan next meal carefully
People with diabetes follow a eating plan devised by a doctor or a nutritionist. If you are experiencing hyperglycemia symptoms, then stick to the diet plan. Cut back on portion sizes and reduce snacking in between meals. Completely cut out sweetened drinks from your daily meal.

Seek medical advice
If you are on medication for controlling your diabetes, then take it without fail. If you feel there is a disparity in regular blood sugar levels, talk to your doctor if you require a change in your medication dosage. A medical professional can also help rule out other illnesses or infections that can arise from hyperglycemia.

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Depression over the years changes the human brain

Seems like, depression over the years changes the brain in humans.

According to a research conducted by some scientists, brain alters after years of persistent depression, suggesting the need to change how we think about depression as it progresses.

The study, showed that people with longer periods of untreated depression, lasting more than a decade, had significantly more brain inflammation compared to those who had less than 10 years of untreated depression.

In an earlier study, the team discovered the first definitive evidence of inflammation in the brain in clinical depression.

This study provides the first biological evidence for large brain changes in long-lasting depression, suggesting that it is a different stage of illness that needs different therapeutics - the same perspective taken for early and later stages of Alzheimer's disease, he said.

"Greater inflammation in the brain is a common response with degenerative brain diseases as they progress, such as with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease," said a Dr.

While depression is not considered a degenerative brain disease, the change in inflammation shows that, for those in whom depression persists, it may be progressive and not a static condition.

Yet currently, said the Dr., regardless of how long a person has been ill, the major depressive disorder is mainly treated with the same approach. Some people may have a couple of episodes of depression over a few years.

Others may have persistent episodes over a decade with worsening symptoms, and increasing difficulty going to work or carrying out routine activities.

In the study, brain inflammation was measured using a type of brain imaging called positron emission tomography (PET).

The brain's immune cells, known as microglia, are involved in the brain's normal inflammatory response to trauma or injury, but too much inflammation is associated with other degenerative illnesses as well as depression.

When microglia are activated, they make more translocator protein (TSPO), a marker of inflammation that can be seen using PET imaging.

The study involved 25 people with more than 10 years of depression, 25 with less than 10 years of illness, and 30 people with no depression as a comparison group.

TSPO levels were about 30 percent higher in different brain regions among those with long-lasting untreated depression, compared to those with shorter periods of untreated depression. The group with long-term depression also had higher TSPO levels than those with no depression.

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WHO suggests new treatment for bacterial STDs as antibiotic resistance rises

Unlike HIV, which is a viral disease, syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia are bacterial and can be cured through antibiotic.

 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on August 30 released a new set of guidelines for the treatment of three common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in response to their growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are all caused by bacteria and are generally curable with antibiotics. However, these STDs often go undiagnosed and are becoming more difficult to treat, with some antibiotics now failing as a result of misuse and overuse. It is estimated that, each year, 131 million people are infected with chlamydia, 78 million with gonorrhoea, and 5.6 million with syphilis.

Resistance of these STIs to the effect of antibiotics has increased rapidly in recent years and has reduced treatment options. Of the 3 STDs, gonorrhoea has developed the strongest resistance to antibiotics. Strains of multidrug-resistant gonorrhoea that do not respond to any available antibiotics have already been detected. Antibiotic resistance in chlamydia and syphilis, though less common, also exists, making prevention and prompt treatment critical.

 
When left undiagnosed and untreated, these STIs can result in serious complications and long-term health problems for women, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and miscarriage, and untreated gonorrhoea and chlamydia can cause infertility in both men and women. Infection with chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis can also increase a person’s risk of being infected with HIV two- to three-fold. An untreated STI in a pregnant woman increases the chances of stillbirth and newborn death.
The new recommendations are based on the latest available evidence on the most effective treatments for these 3 sexually transmitted infections.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea usually infects the genitals, rectum, and throat. Antimicrobial resistance has appeared and expanded with every release of new classes of antibiotics for the treatment of gonorrhoea. Because of widespread resistance, older and cheaper antibiotics have lost their effectiveness in treatment of the infection.
In its release, the WHO does not recommend quinolones (a class of antibiotic) for the treatment of gonorrhoea due to widespread high levels of resistance.

Syphilis

Syphilis is spread by contact with a sore on the genitals, anus, rectum, lips or mouth, or from mother to child during pregnancy. If a pregnant woman has untreated syphilis and the infection is transmitted to the fetus, this often causes it to die. In 2012, mother-to-child transmission of syphilis resulted in an estimated 143 000 early fetal deaths or stillbirths, 62 000 neonatal deaths, and 44 000 babies being born preterm or with low-birth-weight.
To cure syphilis, the new WHO guidelines strongly recommend a single dose of benzathine penicillin – a form of the antibiotic that is injected by a doctor or nurse into the infected patient’s buttock or thigh muscle. This is the most effective treatment for syphilis, as it is more effective and cheaper than oral antibiotics.
 

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STD and people with this infection are frequently co-infected with gonorrhoea. Symptoms of chlamydia include discharge and a burning feeling when urinating, but most people who are infected have no symptoms. Even when chlamydia is asymptomatic, it can damage the reproductive system.
WHO is calling on countries to start using the updated guidelines immediately, as recommended in the "Global Health Sector Strategy for Sexually Transmitted Infections (2016-2021)" endorsed by governments at the World Health Assembly in May 2016. The new guidelines are also in-line with the "Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance", adopted by governments at the World Health Assembly in May 2015.

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Sore throats may be precursors to heart diseases

Raising community awareness by emphasising that untreated sore throat caused by group A streptococcal (GAS) infection can lead to acute rheumatic fever (ARF) or rheumatic heart disease RHD, is a huge part of the battle.

According to a Dr., the importance of creating awareness of the disease and its sequelae cannot be underestimated, especially in resource-limited conditions.

They said that the importance of these efforts needs to be recognised and barriers to awareness and education understood and overcome while health promotion research for acute rheumatic fever and RHD is prioritised. Maximised case detection within a community dictates that all members of that community are aware of the presentation and diagnosis of the disease, with the highest awareness needed amongst healthcare workers at primary healthcare level.

With increased awareness of the potential effects of sore throat, the authors believed that more families will be encouraged to seek medical help and prevent further cases of ARF or RHD.

"School and educational institutions should be targeted as the most vulnerable population for GAS infections are school-aged children. These have tremendous potential to improve the reach of primary and secondary prevention and case-detection," the authors said.

The authors also advocate for a change in attitudes from healthcare workers who see ARF or RHD as secondary to their plans to treat malaria, HIV, and TB, saying that ARF or RHD treatment can take place alongside treatment for these other life-threatening conditions.

Helping patients understand the treatment with information that is appropriate to their level of comprehension is also vital, using printed material, video, discussion and any other relevant techniques.

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