“Previously, this pathology was not discussed for our patients, although they were also on glucocorticoids, received the same rather intensive therapy. That is, there is a question not only in the therapy that was carried out for the patient, but also, obviously, in contamination [заражении] environment with these mushrooms “, – explained the specialist.
Vinograd noted that there are no reliable scientific publications that would clarify the situation with the outbreak of “black fungus”. But the disease itself has long been known and has been studied in patients with suppressed immune systems, she added.
“The causative agent is sapronosis, as we call such a group, when the environment, mainly soil or decaying substances – grass, decaying leaves, is the best place where these fungi will accumulate,” added Vinograd.
The epidemiologist said that such a pathogen can be spread by aerosol or injuries during field work.
“We have a very good climatic zone, we do not have such contamination,” the expert concluded.
Mucormycosis is a rare disease caused by fungi of the Mucorales family, commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and rotting fruits and vegetables. Mucormycosis, which most commonly affects the sinuses or lungs, usually occurs in people whose immune system is weakened (for example, people with cancer or HIV / AIDS), including certain medications.
Grape noted that there are three forms of mucormycosis. The first affects the sinuses and the brain, the second affects the lungs, and the third affects the gastrointestinal tract.
Outbreak of mucormycosis recorded in India in patients who have undergone COVID-19… Doctors believe that the disease develops due to suppression of the immune system caused by steroid treatment.
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