"Surge of Deadly Fungal Infections in the US: Cases and Tragic Losses"
The death of a Michigan chef has drawn attention to the surge of deadly fungal infections across the US, with four strains infecting thousands compared to just dozens in the early 2000s. Climate change has allowed these fungi to flourish in new areas, with cases of Valley fever in California tripling from 2014 to 2018. Concerns are rising as these fungi become more resistant to antifungal treatments, leading to an escalating crisis of untreatable pathogens. The warming climate has created hospitable environments for these fungi, allowing them to thrive and reproduce more widely, posing a growing threat to public health.