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Doubt regarding Black Fungus
My left eye has slight irritation since 1 day. No other symptoms. Non-diabetic. Covid + on April 26, home quarantine, recovered, was on Medrol 8 mg twice daily for 5 days and then 5 mg twice daily for another 5 days. Is it black fungus?
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It's not sound as Black fungus... But u should consult eye /ent surgeon to rule out Mucormycosis
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Dr. Srinivas Phani N
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As per the symptoms.. It may not be black fungus.. But as per our thumb rule.. During this pandemic we donot neglect any symptom.. So you need to immediately consult an ENT or EYE surgeon for further detailed evaluation.
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