Symptoms of Mucormycosis (Black Fungus)

Reviewed by: Dr. Nikita Toshi



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Fever

Elevated body temperature as the immune system responds to fungal invasion, often signaling a systemic infection.

Cough

Persistent coughing due to irritation and infection of the respiratory tract, which can help spread the fungal spores.

Chest Pain

Sharp or stabbing pain indicating fungal spread to the lungs, causing inflammation and tissue damage.

Shortness of Breath

Difficulty in breathing due to lung infection, reducing oxygen intake and signaling respiratory distress.

Headache

Severe pain resulting from sinus infection or potential spread to the brain, indicating serious complications.

Belly Pain

Abdominal discomfort caused by gastrointestinal involvement, which can indicate deeper infection spread.

Nausea and Vomiting

Feeling of sickness and expelling stomach contents as a reaction to fungal infection in the gastrointestinal tract.

Diarrhea

Frequent loose or watery bowel movements resulting from gastrointestinal irritation and infection.

Dental Pain

Spread of black fungus to bones of jaws may lead to loosening and gradually falling off teeth.