2024, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part A
Emerging fungal pathogens pose a growing threat to global health
Author(s): Tesfaye Rebuma, Rugved B Parmar and Bhupendra C Parmar and Dr. Mahendra Pal
Abstract: Fungal infections present a formidable global health challenge, affecting over one billion people annually and contributing to significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among immunocompromised populations. This review categorizes key fungal pathogens identified by the World Health Organization into critical, high, and medium-priority groups based on clinical impact and resistance profiles. Critical pathogens, such as Cryptococcus neoformans, Candida auris, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Candida albicans pose substantial threats, with multidrug resistance complicating treatment strategies. High-priority pathogens include Candida glabrata, Histoplasma species, and Mucorales, while medium-priority pathogens encompass Candida krusei, Coccidioides species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii. Emerging diagnostic technologies like PCR-based assays and advanced therapeutic approaches are essential in combating these infections. Strengthening global surveillance, enhancing diagnostic capabilities, and optimizing antifungal stewardship programs are critical steps toward mitigating the impact of fungal diseases on public health. Therefore, the objective of this review is to discuss Emerging Fungal Pathogens: A Growing Public Health Concern due to emerging fungal pathogens.
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Tesfaye Rebuma, Rugved B Parmar, Bhupendra C Parmar, Dr. Mahendra Pal. Emerging fungal pathogens pose a growing threat to global health. J Adv Microbiol Res 2024;5(2):01-05.