White Fungus & Black Fungus: Difference in symptoms

Amid the increasing Covid cases, India is struggling with another epidemic called Black Fungus infection aka mucormycosis. Many cases are being detected of this rare fungal infection in Covid patients and people who are diabetic, have kidney or heart problems, or are on high steroids. Just when the government was dealing with the black fungus epidemic, another fungal infection- White Fungus has started to spread its wings. Four patients of white fungus have been reported in Patna, the capital of Bihar. The infected patients also include a famous specialist from Patna. In such a situation, questions are being raised about how is white fungus different from black fungus infection? How to protect yourself from this infection? In a special show on India TV, know the answers to every question related to the white fungus from the well-known doctors of the country.

White fungus is four times more dangerous than black fungus. It damages many parts of the body and spreads in the lungs. It also shows severe effects on the kidney, mouth, skin, and brain. Young children are also being affected by white fungus. 

Difference in symptoms of White and Black fungus

White Fungus Symptoms 

• Cough


• Fever


• Diarrhea


• Dark spots on lungs, reduced oxygen level

Black Fungus Symptoms

• Facial Deformity


• Headache


• Facial pain


• Nasal congestion


• Loss of vision or pain in eyes


• Altered mental state, confusion


• Swelling in cheeks and eyes


• Toothache, loosening of teeth


• Black crusts in the nose

Who is more at risk of White Fungus infection?

Both White and Black fungus prey on people with low immunity. Along with this, people suffering from diabetes, cancer, critical illness or a patient admitted in ICU are more prone to black fungus. At the same time, the white fungus attacks people with comorbidities. People with cancer, excess blood sugar are more prone to white fungus.