“Black fungus is a misnomer. She was responding to our queries as to the danger of a black fungus outbreak in Sri Lanka similar to that seen in neighbouring India. As of last week, India reported over 8,000 cases of the black fungus disease, especially in recovered and recovering Covid-19 patients. Black fungus is caused by mould found in damp environments like soil or compost, and can attack the respiratory tract. Black fungus commonly affects the sinuses or lungs after a person inhales fungal spores in the air, and can also affect the skin following a surface injury like a cut or burn.

Source: The Nation May 24, 2021 18:56 UTC