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'Over 300 black fungus cases in Pune district; drug supply cause for concern'
Updated On: 21 May, 2021 09:25 PM IST | Pune | PTI
'There are over 300 cases of Mucormycosis or black fungus in Pune, including patients from other districts. However, there is a shortage of the anti-fungal drug Amphotericin B. As each patient requires six injections per day, we need 1,800 vials per day. Unfortunately, the supply isn't in keeping with the demand,' the deputy chief minister said.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said over 300 cases of Mucormycosis, a fungal infection prevalent among people who have recovered from Covid-19, have been reported in Pune district and the supply of drugs needed for treatment is a cause for concern.
Speaking to reporters after reviewing the Covid-19 situation in Pune, Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of the district said the Centre has been apprised about the matter.

