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In the time when India is battling the second wave of COVID-19, there are rising cases of black fungus in different parts of the country. According to some medical experts, “unhygienic or re-using unwashed masks” could be a contributing factor and hence, it is important to take care of proper hygiene during these times.

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They also say that patients who have been infected by mucormycosis had a history of exhibiting poor hygienic practices, including wearing unwashed masks for a long time, according to a report by Zee news. According to Dr. Suresh Singh Naruka, the primary factor is the “irrational use of steroids”.

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“Second, I would reckon it is unhygienic practices, like wearing masks over a long time without washing them, or staying in poorly ventilated rooms such as a basement, or less airy rooms. So, I would say, the second factor is also a trigger point for contractor mucormycosis,” he told PTI. So what are the preventive measures? 

He says that %u201Cmasks should be disinfected daily.%u201D

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