Nat Rev Microbiol April 2023 PMID 36747091

The WHO fungal priority pathogens list as a game-changer.

Matthew C Fisher, David W Denning

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Invasive fungal diseases are becoming more common worldwide, posing a significant threat to human health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) created a fungal priority pathogens list that identifies fungi that are critically important and outlines necessary actions to address the issue.
Key recommendations include enhancing surveillance, improving diagnostics, monitoring antifungal resistance, conducting research, and implementing public health interventions.

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WHO's Fungal Priority Pathogens List Explained