Deadly Fungal Infections and the Urgent Need for Research

SOURCE www.telegraph.co.uk
The WHO warns of a lack of treatments and diagnosis for deadly fungal infections, which are now killing twice as many people as tuberculosis. Drug-resistant fungi are a growing concern due to climate change, with some experts calling it a 'silent pandemic.'

Key Points

  • Fungal infections are killing an estimated 2.5 million people annually, surpassing tuberculosis
  • Climate change and overuse of antifungal drugs contribute to the rise of drug-resistant fungi
  • Urgent need for new antifungal drugs and diagnostics to combat the growing threat

Pros

  • Increased awareness of the threat posed by deadly fungal infections
  • Call for urgent research and development of new antifungal drugs and diagnostics

Cons

  • Lack of effective treatments and diagnostic tests for fungal infections
  • Rising drug resistance in fungi due to overuse of antifungal drugs