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CDC and Fungal Diseases: Why Are Fungal Diseases a Public Health Problem?

Public Health and Fungal Diseases

Public health efforts against fungal diseases face many challenges and emerging issues. Read about C...
Preventing Environmental Spread of Azole-Resistant A. Fumigatus in the U.S.

Preventing the Environmental Spread of Azole-Resistant A. Fumigatus in the U.S.

The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (A. fumigatus) causes a severe infection in people with weakened im...
Azole-resistant aspergillosis

Antifungal-Resistant A. fumigatus: People and Environment

A. fumigatus can cause fungal infections typically treated with azole antifungals. Long term use can...

Lifecycle of Blastomycosis

Biology of Blastomycosis-Inhaled mold spores from Blastomyces turn into yeast in the lungs.
Image of the life cycle of Histoplasma capsulatum: Environmental Form, Host-associated Form, and Areas of Endemic for Histoplasmosis

Biology of Histoplasmosis

Biology of Histoplasmosis - Inhaled mold spores from Histoplasma turn into yeast in the lungs.
How to prevent ringworm

Protect Yourself from Ringworm

Help protect yourself and others from ringworm.
Information on cat-associated sporotrichosis

Cat-associated Sporotrichosis

Cat-associated sporotrichosis is a potentially severe infection caused by a fungus, which spreads th...
Information on cat-associated sporotrichosis for healthcare providers

For Health Care Providers: Cat-associated Sporotrichosis in Humans

Emerging sporotrichosis is often spread by a bite or scratch from an infected cat and can have sever...
Information on Sporotrichosis in cats for vets

For Veterinarians: Emerging Transmissible Sporotrichosis in Cats

Be aware that sporotrichosis is an emerging disease that spreads from cats to people. It may spread...
Facts about Valley Fever

Facts about Valley Fever

Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. Lea...
Biology of Coccidiodomycosis

Biology of Coccidiomycosis (Valley fever)

Biology of Coccidiomycosis- Inhaled mold spores from Coccidioides turn into yeast in the lungs.
Valley Fever and the Expanding Geographic Range of Coccidioides

Valley Fever and the Expanding Geographic Range of Coccidioides

Valley fever, a fungal infection also called coccidioidomycosis, is a major cause of illness in the...
Flowchart for determining when to test for blastomycosis

Clinical Testing Algorithm: Blastomycosis

Algorithm to help clinicians determine when to test for blastomycosis in patients with community acq...
Clinical Testing Algorithm: Histoplasmosis

Clinical Testing Algorithm: Histoplasmosis

Algorithm to help clinicians determine when to test for histoplasmosis in patients with community ac...
Flowchart for determining when to test for coccidioidomycosis

Clinical Testing Algorithm: Coccidioidomycosis

Algorithm to help clinicians determine when to test for coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) in patient...
Climate change and fungal disease.

Climate change and fungal diseases.

How climate change impacts the spread of fungal diseases.

Social media images

General information about fungal diseases

A healthcare provider examining a patient and an illustration of a fungi
When to Think Fungus

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Fungal meningitis is difficult to diagnose and treat. cdc.gov/fungal
Fight Fungi. Protect Patients

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An illustration of various healthcare providers working with fungi.
The Path of Yeast Resistance

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The Fungus Among Us: In some areas, fungi in the environment can cause lung infections
The Fungus Among Us

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An illustration of a globe with a thermometer showing high temperature.
The Future of Fungal Infections

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An illustration of a woman coughing in her arm
Fungal Lung Infections

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An illustration of fungicide being sprayed.
Fungicides can contribute to antifungal resistance

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Disease-specific graphics

Man coughing in front of a landscape of a river, forest, and mountains
Blastomycosis: Fungi in the environment can cause lung infections.

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Patient in ICU and illustration of room. Text: Patients can shed C. auris to surfaces around them.
C. auris: Patients can shed C. auris to surfaces.

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illustration of arm in hospital bed with central lines. Text: C. auris mostly affects patients requiring complex medical care, including patients with invasive medical devices like breathing tubes, feeding tubes, or ventilators.
C. auris mostly affects patients requiring complex medical care.

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healthcare provider cleaning a mobile cart with medical equipment
C. auris: Help prevent outbreaks by cleaning mobile medical equipment.

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Gloved hand with disinfectant spray bottle. Text: not all disinfectants are effective against C. auris. Check the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) List P for a current list of approved hospital-grade disinfectants.
C. auris: Not all disinfectants are effective against C. auris.

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patient in ICU. Text: Symptoms of C. auris depend on the infection severity and location in the body. Symptoms may be similar to symptoms caused by bacteria or viruses.
C. auris: Symptoms may be similar to symptoms caused by bacteria or viruses.

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An illustration of woman outdoors and coughing.
Histoplasmosis: Fungi in the environment can cause lung infections that are often misdiagnosed.

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An illustration of towels, sports gear and personal items.
Ringworm: Do not share towels, sports gear, or other personal items.

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A woman drying a child with a towel after a bath.
Ringworm: Keep your skin clean and dry.

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An illustration of a person clipping toe nails.
Ringworm: Keep your fingernails and toenails short and clean.

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A woman wearing slippers in a public locker room.
Ringworm: Wear protective footwear in areas like public showers or locker rooms.

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An illustration of clothes drying on a clothesline.
Ringworm: Change your socks and underwear every day.

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An illustration of a man washing his hands.
Ringworm: Wash your hands after touching pets.

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An illustration of a woman standing in a desert with a thermometer.
Valley fever: Cough? Fever? Exhausted? If you have been in the Southwest, ask about Valley fever.

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