We’ve spent decades terrified of superbugs. The real silent danger is ‘superfungi’

The WHO and experts warn that the threat is not limited to superbugs; superfungi are an increasing concern too.

Candida auris stands out as a multidrug-resistant fungus spreading in hospitals and nursing homes and resisting several antifungals.

Overuse of antibiotics and fungicides is helping drive the emergence of these hard-to-treat infections.

Because they can be deadly for immunocompromised patients, a coordinated One Health response is needed across people, animals, and the environment.