Risk Factors of Black Fungus- A Review

Mucormycosis (Black fungus) is a rare deteriorating fungal infection and acquired predominantly by the inhalation of sporangio-spores. According to CDC, India has reported 8,480 cases of black fungus. Spores of black fungus are ubiquitous and were present everywhere in soil, leaf, compost piles and decaying organic matter at once. But, they have less virulence and mostly don’t cause any infection. There are some risk factors which weaken the immune system and makes advantages for black fungus to infect humans. The main aim of this review is to overview the risk factors of black fungus which help the public and health care professionals for better prevention strategy.