Invasive fungal infections have emerged in recent years and are now a serious health concern for the general public. It has become evident that climate change and urbanisation have reshaped the epidemiology of infections, including the emergence of antifungal resistance. To gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon, we conducted a review to explore the interplays of the growing threat of the emergence and re-emergence of fungal infections with regard to climate change, human-wildlife interactions and urbanisation as the main drivers. A search of peer-reviewed articles from online databases was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Web of Science. Just like several other health challenges, the dynamics of fungal diseases extend beyond the human domain. We call for a One Health approach with a cross-sectoral collaboration among medical, veterinary, and environmental professionals because combating the challenge of fungal infections requires a coordinated response due to the intersectional nature of this complex problem.
Merico et al. (2023) studied this question.