Fungal diseases are spreading globally with growing antifungal resistance, prompting the WHO to launch new action plans. Life-threatening infections that persist on surfaces for weeks are rising in the US, while climate change and emerging pathogens like cat-linked fungi threaten new regions.
·WHO releases comprehensive blueprint for strengthening national responses to fungal disease and antifungal resistance
·Persistent fungal infections capable of surviving on surfaces for weeks are increasing across the US
·Cat-linked fungal pathogen poses risk of spreading to the US as climate shifts
·Baker's yeast emerges as potential treatment for stubborn fungal infections
·Fungal disease threatens Colorado's peach crops alongside climate change pressures
drawn from CIDRAP, the-independent.com, UN News, Yahoo Lifestyle Canada · updated 1d ago