- A never-before-seen fungus called R. fluvialis has been discovered in China, with two men in their 60s and 80s dying while infected.
- The fungus can mutate rapidly and has shown resistance to common anti-fungal treatments like fluconazole, caspofungin, and amphotericin B.
- The patients had weakened immune systems, which raises concerns about the potential spread and dangers of this new pathogen.
- Researchers fear that the fungus could become more dangerous, especially as it mutates rapidly at human body temperature.
- The study was published in the journal Nature Microbiology and highlights the potential risks associated with the emergence of new pathogens due to global warming.
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Infectious Diseases,Pulmonary Medicine,Public Health & Prevention