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WHO releases list of threatening fungi. The most dangerous might surprise you

Aspergillus fumigatus can infect the lungs, causing pneumonia-like symptoms that can progress into more severe sickness. BSIP/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images hide caption

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WHO releases list of threatening fungi. The most dangerous might surprise you

October 26, 2022 • Invasive, deadly fungi are on the rise. In its first-ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List, the World Health Organization says these are the most important.