WHITE FUNGUS ADVISORY
03 June 2021
The term 'White Fungus' refers to white
colonies of an environmental fungus or a
'Yeast'. Currently, the term white fungus is
used to denote fungal infections such as
Aspergillosis and Candidiasis caused by
fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida. The
disease is not contagious but affects people
with low immunity. Most people inhale these
spores every day without being affected. But
if the immune system is weak, infection is
more likely as it is an opportunistic fungus.
White Fungus not only affects the lungs but
also other parts of the body such as nails,
skin, stomach, kidney, brain, private parts,
and mouth.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by
Aspergillus that is found both indoors and
outdoors. Aspergillosis affects and invades
lungs by creating cavities in the lungs. The types
of health problems caused by Aspergillus
include allergic reactions, lung infections, and
infections in other organs. Invasive aspergillosis
most commonly affects the lungs, but it can also
spread to other parts of the body.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by
Candida. Candida is found commonly in the
mouth, throat and the gut and on the skin of
people without causing any problems. In
immunocompromised patients, Candida can
enter the bloodstream or internal organs and
cause an infection. It causes white patches in
the mouth, oral cavities and tongue and infects
private parts gradually spreading to other parts
like lungs, brain and food pipes. It can affect
brain, respiratory organs, digestive tract,
kidneys, nailbed etc.
SYMPTOMS
Those infected with white fungus experience symptoms similar to COVID-19, despite testing
negative for the virus. In most cases, the lungs of the patients were found to be infected. The
symptoms can also be similar to black fungus. Some of the symptoms associated with white
fungus are:

Cough White patches in oral cavity

Fever Skin lesions

Tiredness and Fatigue Chest Pain

Diarrhoea Breathlessness

Dark spots on lungs Swelling

Reduced oxygen level Persistent headaches and pain

WHO ARE AT RISK?

The white fungus is more likely to infect people with low immunity and immunocompromised
COVID-19 patients. The people most at risk are:

People who are on COVID-19 patients who

People with comorbidities Diabetic patients steroids for long are on oxygen support

People who underwent

Cancer patients organ transplant Pregnant woman Children
CAUSES OF WHITE FUNGUS INFECTION
1 Unhygienic conditions and humid spaces

2 Unsanitary use of oxygen cylinders

3 Overuse of steroids

4 Consuming unwashed fruits, vegetables

5 Consuming eatables refrigerated for days

DETECTION AND TREATMENT

The infection can be detected through X-rays and CT scans. Anti-fungal medication is used to treat
the infection. While treatment for aspergillosis is through Voriconazole medications, candidiasis
can be treated with oral medicines like fluconazole.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Avoid eating Do not consume
Keep your Allow sunlight unwashed fruits, eatables refrigerated Wash your
surroundings clean into the room vegetables for days masks daily

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