Black fungus. White fungus. Yellow fungus Symptoms and Causes ( Watch The Video)
Black fungus is mucormycosis, while white and yellow fungi refer to aspergillosis, candidiasis and cryptococcosis. These invasive fungal infections affect people with compromised immune systems. Misuse of steroids and antibiotics can impair human immune response, and this is cited as a primary cause for the eceases.
Mycosis is the medical term for a fungal infection. Some fungi are capable of causing diseases under specific conditions like compromised immunity. These are known as opportunistic infections. Generally, our bodies can keep fungal infections at bay, but conditions like diabetes and poor immune response can lead to complications.
Severe headache with pain over the forehead, temple or the top of the head is a common symptom. Others include toothache in the upper jaw, pain in eyes, nose block, blood in nasal discharge. Double vision, fever, seizures, stroke or paralysis are among the severe symptoms
