Misuse Of Steroids Major Cause Of Mucormycosis, Can Affect Organs, Says Randeep Guleria

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Saturday said misuse of steroids is a major cause behind mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus.

Mr Guleria also urged the hospitals to follow protocols of infection control practices as secondary infections -- fungal and bacterial -- can be seen as the COVID-19 cases are increasing and are causing more mortality.

The AIIMS director, while addressing a health briefing, said, "As COVID-19 cases are increasing, it's of paramount importance that we follow protocols of infection control practices at hospitals. It has been seen that secondary infections -- fungal and bacterial -- are causing more mortality."