US EditionFungi that Can ‘Eat You From the Inside Out’ Could Spread as the World Heats Up
- In 2025, a group of researchers from the University of Manchester utilized computer models to predict how Aspergillus fungi might extend their geographic range in the coming years.
- They conducted this study because Aspergillus species, which cause life-threatening aspergillosis, are expected to expand their ranges as the climate crisis worsens.
- Aspergillus flavus, a species preferring hotter tropical climates, was added to WHO's critical fungal pathogens in 2022 due to its growing spread and public health impact.
- The study estimates that by 2100, the range of Aspergillus flavus may expand by as much as 77.5%, potentially putting 9 million Europeans at risk, while mortality rates from aspergillosis remain high, between 20% and 40%.
- Researchers warn fungal pathogens will likely affect most global regions, yet insufficient data and under-preparedness limit efforts to address the thousands of annual deaths from these infections.
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