# What is black fungus/Mucormycosis? :- Mucormycosis or black fungus is an aggressive and invasive fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. It can affect various organs but is currently manifesting as invasive rhino-orbito-cerebral disease, affecting the ear, nose, throat, and mouth. It is not contagious but can cause a lot of damage internally and can be fatal if not detected early. # Why it is referred to as black fungus? :- It is referred to as "black fungus" due to the blackening that is the of this disease. # how it is caused and Where it is found? :- Mucormycosis is a very rare infection, which is caused by exposure to the mucor mold which is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying of fruits and vegetables. "It is ubiquitous and found in soil and air and even in the nose and mucus of healthy people," says Dr. Akshay Nair":- a Mumbai-based eye surgeon. # What are its Symptoms? :- According to Dr. Sweta Budya...
