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Fungal Disease Awareness Week

Join CDC and partners in raising awareness about fungal diseases.
September 16, 2024
 
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (Sep. 16 - 20)
Fungal diseases have been increasing worldwide, and antimicrobial resistance is on the rise. Infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant fungi can be difficult, sometimes impossible, to treat.


New fungal diseases are emerging. In recent years, severe types of ringworm and a severe type of zoonotic (cat-associated) sporotrichosis emerged, and cases are being reported in more countries. Meanwhile, three longstanding fungal skin infections have been classified as Neglected Tropical Diseases.


There are limited treatment options and no vaccines for fungal diseases, yet research and emerging evidence indicate that the harmful impact of these diseases may increase with climate change. Raising awareness is important for the future of people, animals, and the environment.
























                           
 
Upcoming Webinars

Every day of #FungalWeek24, CDC and partners are co-hosting webinars that take a deep dive into fungal disease topics. Hear about cutting edge research, outbreak responses, and real-life experiences related to fungal diseases. 





                           
                           
                           
Patient Stories

Fungal diseases often look like bacterial or viral infections and are underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. This can have devastating results for patients, prolong illness, increase healthcare expenses, and contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance if the wrong treatment is given.

                           
                           
                             
Social Media Toolkit

Help raise awareness about fungal diseases with CDC’s social media toolkit and use #FungalWeek24 to support. You can also explore a variety of communication materials such as fact sheets, infographics, and graphics.
 
                           
                           
 
PublicationsEffects of climate change on fungal infections
Emergence of zoonotic sporotrichosis in Brazil: a genomic epidemiology study






































 
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