Problem
Pathogenic fungi
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Nature:
Pathogenic fungi are fungi that cause disease in humans or other organisms. Although fungi are eukaryotic, many pathogenic fungi are microorganisms. Approximately 300 fungi are known to be pathogenic to humans; their study is called "medical mycology". Fungal infections are estimated to kill more people than either tuberculosis or malaria—about two million people per year.
In 2022 the World Health Organization (WHO) published a list of fungal pathogens which should be a priority for public health action.
Markedly more fungi are known to be pathogenic to plant life than those of the animal kingdom. The study of fungi and other organisms pathogenic to plants is called plant pathology.
Broader Problems:
Fungi as pestsPathogenic organismsHazards to human health in the natural environment Narrower Problems:
Threatened species of OomycotaIrresponsible introduction of exotic fungal speciesThreatened species of SaprolegnialesAllergy inducing mouldsFungal diseasesFungi as vectors of plant diseaseThreatened species of AspergillusThreatened species of LagenidialesThreatened species of Peronosporales Related Problems:
Parasites on plants Aggravates:
MycotoxinsLeaf spotsFungal plant diseasesSick building syndromeAlimentary toxic aleukiaMicrobial contamination of food Subject(s):
Medicine → PathologyPlant Life → Thallophyta, bryophyta, pteridophyta
Societal Problems → Destruction
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST