WHO releases blueprint to help nations combat growing fungal disease threat and antifungal resistance
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Chris Dall, MA
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new "blueprint" to help countries address the growing threat of fungal infections and antifungal resistance. The document provides a framework for strengthening national and regional responses to fungal diseases, which affect over 300 million people annually but remain under-recognized, underdiagnosed, and poorly managed. While some fungal infections are easily treatable, the WHO is particularly concerned about invasive infections caused by fungal species that have developed high resistance to limited treatment options.
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bskyWHO releases blueprint to help nations combat growing fungal disease threat and antifungal resistancecidrap.umn.eduKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new 'blueprint' to help countries respond to the growing threat of fungal infections and antifungal resistance.
The document provides a framework to strengthen national and regional responses to fungal diseases, which affect more than 300 million people each year yet remain widely under-recognized, underdiagnosed, and poorly managed.
Of particular concern are the invasive infections caused by fungal species that have become highly resistant to the limited treatment options available.
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