Centre Allocates Additional 19,420 Anti-Fungal Drug Vials To Treat Black Fungus
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Amphotericin-B, an anti-fungal drug is being used for the treatment of the black fungus disease.
Amid the rising Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, cases across the country, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Tuesday informed that it has allocated 19,420 additional vials of Amphotericin-B to various States and Union Territories. Additional 19,420 vials of #Amphotericin- B have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today.Besides this, 23680 vials of Amphotericin- B were allocated across country on 21st May. pic.twitter.com/0EO8dpcW2v "Additional 19,420 vials of #Amphotericin-B have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today. Besides this, 23680 vials of Amphotericin- B were allocated across country on 21st May", tweeted the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, DV Sadananda Gowda. Mucormycosis or black fungus is a fungal infection caused by exposure to mucor mould which is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables.More Related News