CDC fungal expert @tom_tchill calms alarmed viewers of @HBO's The Last of Us and explains why its extremely unlikely that fungal infections could turn humans into zombies. He also outlines the dangers of currently studied invasive fungal infections.
https://t.co/lm9Ch4UhW4
Fungal pathogens can cause illnesses and death.
They are becoming increasingly common and resistant to treatment.
Yet, too little is known about them.
The 🆕 WHO fungal priority pathogens list is an important step to boost urgently needed research:
📌 https://t.co/cXgj2HPZIc
@dwdenning David. Many thanks for all you have done in the fight to save lives from fungal diseases. Still lots of work for you my friend and I look forward our continued friendship and collaboration.
Great @Radiolab episode this week, exploring ideas of temperature adaptation and the emergence of Candida auris. Great ep as always, featuring @tom_tchill and others from @CDCgov.
https://t.co/CQy9Z3xHgK
A small study, i wanted to share with you all. To be disseminated.
High prevalence of putative invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in critically ill COVID-19 patients @SSRN https://t.co/0ro2xL8VMt