Rare opportunistic fungal infection taking advantage of pandemic-related health and environmental conditions in India amongst Covid-19 patients.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 11, 2021

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Mucormycosis: The ‘black fungus’ maiming Covid patients in India

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