The World Health Organization released its fungal priority pathogens list last year. Candida oris, Aspergillus fumigatus and black fungus syndrome are at the top of the list. Black fungus syndrome is a gruesome infection that kills tissue as it goes along.
Madeleine Finlay speaks to Guardian science correspondent Linda Geddes about the possibility of a fungal pandemic like the one depicted in apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us. They discuss the strange world of fungi, the risks of infections and treatment resistance, and what we can do to protect ourselves from future fungal threats. Help support our independent journalism at
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