Why scientists are nervous about fungi

This is a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.

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