While the Corona that spread from China in 2019 took the lives of thousands of people around the world, its impact is still not going away. Meanwhile, a sensational news is coming out from America, where a poisonous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus is spreading rapidly in many states.
This fungus is so dangerous that it starts eating the patient’s body from the inside. This danger is mostly for those whose immune system is weak – such as cancer patients, people undergoing transplants or HIV. infected.
This fungus is spreading rapidly in many states of America including Florida, Texas, California, Louisiana and Georgia and a large number of people are falling prey to it. What is more dangerous is that some of its strains have become so immune that common antifungal drugs are not affecting them.
How does this fungus spread?
This fungus starts from the lungs of the body and reaches the heart, brain, liver and kidneys. Due to this, there may be prolonged cough, fever, chest pain or difficulty in breathing. If there is a delay in treatment, it can prove life-threatening for the patient.
Why is this fungus spreading?
According to experts, the combination of global warming, excess humidity and heat has given this fungus an opportunity to grow. The conditions are so dangerous that the World Health Organization has placed this fungus in “critical priority”.
How to protect yourself?
According to experts, to avoid this fungus, people should wear N95 masks while working in places like soil or gardens. Apart from this, people with chronic chest diseases should get tested immediately if they experience symptoms.
