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Climate change could raise the risk of deadly fungal infections in humans

Outbreaks of Candida auris have recently erupted around the world

Candida auris fungus

FUNGAL THREAT  An emerging fungus called Candida auris (illustrated) can cause deadly infections in people’s blood and organs.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

While fungal diseases have devastated many animal and plant species, humans and other mammals have mostly been spared.