Colour Classification Of Fungal Infection Is Misleading: AIIMS director

The AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria stated in a press conference that the colour labelling of the fungus (such as black, white, and yellow fungi) is misleading people because the colour of fungus could be seen differently in different areas of the body.

“Fungal infection is not a communicable disease,” AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Monday. The fungus infection has been classified into three distinctive types – Mucormycosis, Candida, and Aspergillosis. Ergo, it is better to identify the fungi with these names instead of colours, said experts.

As we know, Mucormycosis is seen occurring mostly in post-Covid-19 cases and Aspergillosis is an infection that affects the lungs. Also, those who have low immunity levels are more prone to the above three types of infections.

“There are few symptoms that are seen post-Covid-19. If the symptoms are seen for 4-12 weeks, it is called ongoing symptomatic COVID or post-acute COVID syndrome. If symptoms are seen for more than 12 weeks, it is called a post-COVID syndrome,” Guleria explained.

He further focussed on the most-talked third wave, where children are said to be affected in large numbers. “It has been said that children will be infected the most in the third wave but Pediatrics Association has said that this is not based on facts. It might not impact children so people should not fear,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Union Health Ministry stated that a total of 14.56 crore (1st and 2nd doses) vaccines have been administered to people above 45 years of age. While 1.06 crore vaccines (1st dose) have been administered to people between 18 and 44 years of age.