It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week!

September 18–22, 2023 is Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW). Each year, CDC and partners dedicate FDAW to activities and outreach that encourage everyone to Think Fungus. Fungal infections can cause serious illness but often go undiagnosed as it is hard to tell a fungal disease apart from some other non-fungal diseases. There is increasing evidence that suggests fungal diseases, including those caused by antimicrobial-resistant germs, are increasing globally. It is critical to monitor and conduct surveillance on fungal diseases, respond to outbreaks using epidemiological data, and develop prevention guidelines and strategies to combat the spread of fungal diseases. Read more about FDAW.