FEMS2/17/2026

#FEMSmicroBlog: Uncovering Indonesia’s hidden fungal threats

Sarah Wettstadt
What do mold on your bread and the soil of a rice field have in common? Both can contain fungal pathogens capable of threatening humans, animals, and environmental health. Even though only a small group of fungi poses serious global risks, 19 fungal pathogens have made it onto WHO’s Fungal Priority Pathogen List, given their presence in many countries poorly documented. The article “Uncovering the Hidden Threat: WHO Fungal Priority Pathogens in Indonesia – A Systematic Review” published in FEMS.