Second black fungus death in J and K, 8 suspected cases

A

nother confirmed black fungus victim succumbed on Wednesday in J and K while 8 patients suspected to be suffering from mucormycosis are being treated in the Union territory.

Authorities said the second victim of black fungus infection belonging to Poonch district succumbed in the hospital on Wednesday.

This is the second black fungus death in Jiamp;K. The first victim died at the government medical college hospital in Jammu on May 22.

Officials said 8 suspected patients of black fungus are being treated in Jiamp;K at present.

"Among the fresh cases, 2 are in Jammu, 3 in Kathua and 1 each in Reasi, Srinagar and Udhampur districts.

"Test reports of suspected patients under treatment are still awaited", official sources said.

The Jiamp;K government earlier this week declared mucormycosis as epidemic disease under Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.

✔️ Second black fungus death in J and K, 8 suspected cases

📝 Post your comments

💕 Found this article helpful? Spread the word and support us!