Spine Tingling Fungal Outbreaks

About this episode

This episode discusses the serious implications of fungal infections and the role of the CDC in managing outbreaks.

Fungal infections are commonly associated with irksome, but relatively benign infections, such as athlete’s foot. However, when fungi (molds and yeasts) get into our blood or cerebrospinal fluid, the infections can be difficult to treat and lethal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mycotics team serves as a national and sometimes international resource to detect, intervene, and prevent fungal infections. Dr. Tom Chiller was leading this team when an outbreak causing catastrophi...

People in this episode

Host: William Trick

Topics covered

• fungal infections
• health
• CDC
• mycotics team
• outbreak prevention

Keywords

• fungal infections
• athlete's foot
• CDC
• mycotics team
• outbreaks
• healthcare
• treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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