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Fungal diseases as neglected pathogens: A wake-up call to public health officials

Author(s) -

Márcio L. Rodrigues,

Joshua D. Nosanchuk

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

plos neglected tropical diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.99

H-Index - 135

eISSN - 1935-2735

pISSN - 1935-2727

DOI - 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007964

Subject(s) - tropism , biology , public health , pathogen , human pathogen , microbiology and biotechnology , host (biology) , fungal pathogen , pathogenic organism , immunology , virology , ecology , medicine , virus , bacteria , genetics , nursing

The invasive diseases caused by fungi, the so-called systemic mycoses, profoundly impact human health [ ]the Global Action Fund for Fungal Infections (GAFFI) also highlights the devastating impact of focal fungal diseases in individuals who often have intact immune systems According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fungi are among the leading causes of opportunistic infections affecting patients with HIV/AIDS [16] [ ]they afflict the poorest people without access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health services [ ]neglected tropical diseases can cause severe pain and disability throughout life, with long-term consequences for patients and families of the affected person

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