Delta variant and black fungal invasion: A bidirectional assault might worsen the massive second/third stream of COVID-19 outbreak in South-Asia - 26/11/21

Doi : 10.1016/j.jemep.2021.100722

M.S. Bari ^a,^{^{1
These authors contributed equally to this work.}}, M.J. Hossain ^a,^{^{1
These authors contributed equally to this work.},}^⁎ , S. Akhter ^a, T.B. Emran ^b
^a Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
^b Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh

^⁎Corresponding author.

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Summary

Background

Here, we have shortly reported the recent updates on the disastrous progressions of the deadly delta variant and a virulent coinfection or post-COVID-19 infection of black fungus in India and its neighbouring countries.

Methodology

We searched by utilizing appropriate keywords in Google Scholar, PubMed and other scholarly databases alongside several national and international newspapers to collect the latest data regarding the targeted topic.

Results

Recently, the delta variant is wreaking havoc in India, UK, and other countries around the globe and has also exhibited successful infections in around 20 to 55% of the people who have already recovered from COVID-19 originating from the different strains. Besides, a significant catch is the prevalence of 85.5% and 64.11% of Mucormycosis infections being co-morbid with COVID-19 and diabetes, respectively in South-Asian regions.

Conclusions

To avert the emergence of an epidemic amid the pandemic, prompt actions from concerned authorities are warranted. Proper education on black fungus infection and associated risks from the COVID-19 and diabetes, adequate public awareness, and sufficient healthcare assistance to battle such fungal infections effectively should be ensured as quickly as possible.

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Keywords : COVID-19 pandemic, Delta plus variant, Epidemic stemming from pandemic, Global public health concern, SARS-CoV-2 Indian variant, Mucormycosis