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First mucormycosis units of the country will be prepared in the state

Initially 10 beds each will be set up in Bhopal and Jabalpur Medical Colleges
First mucormycosis units of the country will be prepared in the state
First mucormycosis units of the country will be prepared in the state

ITDC INDIA EPRESS/ITDC NEWS Medical Education Minister Shri Vishwas Kailash Sarang held a discussion with medical experts regarding post-Covid complication Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) disease which figured prominently in the Corona pandemic. In view of the increasing number of Covid patients, Minister Shri Sarang is preparing a strategy and plan of this disease at the state level.

Medical technical support of Dr. Manoj Jain, from America, an expert on infectious diseases, is also being sought by Minister Shri Sarang. Detailed discussion was held with experts at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal and Jabalpur Medical College on various medical dimensions regarding medical knowledge of Black Fungus disease Mucormycosis, main points of prevention, treatment guidelines, symptomatic management of patients and awareness and factual knowledge about the disease in people.

A presentation was given by Dr. Jain of America, of the facts and subtle aspects of this disease. Also, online panel discussion was held with ENT Specialist, Ophthalmologist, Diabetologist, Neuro surgeon and medicine specialists attending the programme.

Discussion was held on various points to determine protocols regarding the rational use of steroids and antibiotics in state-level Covid Treatment Protocol and intensive monitoring of blood sugar levels during treatment of uncontrolled diabetes patients and limiting secondary / hospital acquired infection.

Mucormycosis units of 10 beds each are being set up at Gandhi Medical College Bhopal and Jabalpur Medical College in the country. Arrangements of treatment and operation of patients of Mucor in these units are being ensured.

Separate operation theatres will be prepared for the treatment of patients of Mucor infection in both Covid positive and negative cases. The aim of these units is to provide quick treatment to the patients of Mucor.

Through this effort, the government and doctors are making attempts to strengthen their trust with appropriate treatment arrangements for the concern being spread among the general public due to the increasing number of Mucor patients.

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