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- Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed 3D-printed face implants for patients affected by black fungus.
- The condition is prevalent among COVID-19 patients, persons with uncontrolled diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions.
- Black fungus disease, also known as mucormycosis, can cause devastating effects, with the affected person losing their defining facial features.
- Around 60,000 mucormycosis cases were registered in India after the pandemic.
- In severely affected persons, the fungus invaded the tissues of the face, causing necrosis and disfigurement.
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