The Last Of Us: The science behind the real 'zombie' fungus
undefined 13, 2025
HBO’s *The Last of Us* returns for season two, dramatizing a fungal pandemic. Though highly fictionalized, experts confirm fungal infections are real and deadly—killing hundreds of thousands annually. Fungi like Aspergillus and Candida already pose major health risks. Cordyceps, the show's villain, can't infect humans, but climate change may increase fungal threats. No zombie fungi yet—but experts stress the need for vigilance and better antifungal preparedness.
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