Fungal Diseases

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Fungal diseases and antifungal resistance are both increasing worldwide. Misdiagnosis is common.

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Types of Fungal Diseases

Find a list of fungal diseases and navigate to their sites for more information.

By the Numbers

Estimated deaths, hospitalizations, outpatient visits, and financial burden of fungal diseases.

Drug-Resistant Fungi

Appropriate use of antifungals in people, plants, and animals helps prevent antifungal resistance.

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Investigating Fungal Disease Outbreaks

Guidance for reporting fungal disease outbreaks, requesting CDC assistance, and response resources.

Trending topics in fungal diseases

• Aspergillosis

The fungus Aspergillus affects lungs in people with weak immunity. Antifungal resistance is growing.

• Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis is a lung infection caused by a fungus that lives in soil in parts of the U.S.

• Candida auris

The emerging fungus, C. auris can cause severe multidrug-resistant illness in hospitalized patients.

• Candidiasis

Candidiasis occurs when Candida, a yeast that lives in parts of the body, grows out of control.

• Histoplasmosis

Histoplasma, a fungus in soil, bird, and bat droppings in areas in the U.S., causes lung infections.

• Ringworm Basics

Ringworm and nail infections are common fungal infections. Ringworm causes a ring-shaped rash.

• Valley Fever

Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a lung infection from a fungus in soil in parts of the U.S.

• Whole Genome Sequencing with FungiNet

FungiNet is a network for molecular surveillance and genomic epidemiology for fungal diseases.

• Laboratory Information

Find lab protocols for fungal diagnostics and testing and submit specimens.

Fungal disease resources

Communication and Educational Materials

Find and download social media graphics, fact sheets, infographics, and animated videos.

Fungal Disease Awareness Week

Join CDC each September for Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW). Think fungus to save lives.

Clinical Resources

Access job aids and webinars and podcasts featuring world experts in fungal diseases.

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