2 die of black fungus at Shimla's IGMC

Tribune News Service
Shimla, May 28

Two persons have died due to black fungus at Shimla's Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital.

According to hospital administration, it’s the first instance of deaths due to black fungus in the state.

“These two had not been operated yet,” said IGMC MS Dr. Janak Raj.

Both the deceased were men—one from Solan and the other from Hamirpur. While the patient from Hamirpur was brought to IGMC on Thursday, the one from Solan was being treated here since May 22.

Raj said that both the patients had developed diabetic ketoacidosis and the infection had reached their brain.

There are three more black fungus patients at IGMC at the moment, and they are reported to be stable at the moment.

The first case of black fungus was reported in the state on May 20.

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