Study in The Lancet highlights urgent need for addressing fungal pathogens in antimicrobial resistance fight, due to rising global deaths.

A study in The Lancet underscores the urgent need to address fungal pathogens in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a rising global health threat. Researchers from UK and Dutch universities found that many WHO-identified fungal pathogens are already resistant or quickly gaining resistance to antifungal drugs, causing approximately 3.8 million deaths annually. They advocate for immediate action and a global consensus on antifungal use to mitigate this escalating issue.

September 13, 2024
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