Deadly “black fungus” infecting Covid survivors in India
Interactive Video
•
Science, Health Sciences, Biology
•
11th Grade - University
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
The video discusses the rise in mucormycosis cases among COVID-19 survivors, particularly diabetics. Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by mucor mold, affecting the sinuses, brain, and lungs. It has a high mortality rate and often requires surgical intervention. Diabetics are at higher risk due to weakened immune systems, exacerbated by COVID-19 and steroid treatments. Steroids, while reducing lung inflammation, also lower immunity, potentially leading to increased mucormycosis cases.
Read more
1 questions
Show all answers
1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?
Evaluate responses using AI:
OFF
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
