Fungal infections 'increased significantly' during COVID pandemic as WHO reveals health-threatening fungi list

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Fungal infections 'increased significantly' during COVID pandemic as WHO reveals health-threatening fungi list
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Only four types of treatments exist, with very few new options in the development pipeline, it said

Candida auris, Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans are classified in the highest ranked"critical" group.

Cryptococcosis, caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, can be life-threating, with a mortality risk of 41% to 61%, and cause complications such as blindness and kidney impairment. Candida albicans is the principal cause of thrush which is a common and unpleasant illness. However, in people with weakened immune systems it can cause a range of severe diseases including meningitis and septicaemia.Clinical trials aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality are needed, the report outlined.

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