Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2024 – Archive
September 16–20, 2024
CDC & WHO Kick off Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2024 – Archived Webinar
A Patient- Centered Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance: From Diagnostic Advances to Clinical Care
Moderators:
Hatim Sati, MD, MPH – Technical Officer, WHO AMR Division
Tom Chiller, MD, MPHTM- Chief of Mycotic Diseases Branch, CDC
Nancy Chow, PhD, MSc, Deputy Branch Chief of Mycotic Diseases Branch, CDC
Presenters:
Ana Alastruey, PhD, MSc- Research Scientist, National Centre for Microbiology, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain
Daniel Marcano, MSc- Technical Officer, WHO AMR Division
Rita Oladele, MD- Professor, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Rob Purdie- Valley Fever Institute, Kern Medical; Taskforce of AMR Survivors, WHO
Summary: CDC and WHO kick off FDAW 2024 with a reminder of what drives global fungal disease research and initiatives: the patients. Experts will share updates on antimicrobial resistance and advancements in diagnostics and susceptibility testing; efforts to improve patient care. Next a clinician and professor will describe the scope of Cryptococcus infections and invasive fungal diseases in Nigeria and work to improve surveillance. Last, a survivor will share how a patient experiences misdiagnosis and diagnostic challenges, difficulties with antifungal treatment and management, and long-term impacts of Valley fever. Experiences like this are why FDAW is important.
At a glance
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) is September 16-20, 2024. Fungal diseases are increasing worldwide with antimicrobial resistance on the rise and emerging fungal species causing more severe infections. There are no vaccines for fungal disease prevention, misdiagnosis is common, and there are only three classes of antifungal medications for treatment. Join CDC and partners around the world for #FungalWeek24 to help raise awareness and save lives.
Check out these webinars from CDC:
Join CDC and partners for webinars each day on that day’s theme. Learn about fungal diseases from international experts, clinicians, patients, veterinarians, and state and local health departments.
Find information and registration for webinars below by clicking here.
- CDC-WHO Kick off Fungal Disease Awareness Week – 9/16
- Update on Fungal Zoonotic Diseases – 9/17
- Neglected Tropical Diseases: Don’t Forget About Fungi! – 9/18
- Think fungus: Insights from Blastomycosis Surveillance and Outbreak Investigations in an Endemic Region – 9/19
- Climate Change and Fungal Infections: A Collaborative Approach to Understand the Effects of Climate Change on Valley Fever in California – 9/20
Unmasking Valley Fever: Catching the Soil-Borne Culprit Early.
Valley fever is becoming an increasingly concerning issue in Central California and neighboring counties, with cases rising significantly each year. Timely diagnosis and effective management are vital, as delays can lead to serious health consequences.
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 18th for a free lunchtime webinar, “Unmasking Valley Fever: Catching the Soil-Borne Culprit Early.” This program is hosted by Dr. Geetha Sivasubramanian, MD, FIDSA, Division Chief, Infectious Diseases at UCSF Fresno, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
During the webinar, Dr. Sivasubramanian will discuss real-life Valley Fever cases, tackle diagnostic challenges, and present best practices for early detection and treatment. Joining her, Dr. Mitsuru Toda and Samantha Williams from the Mycotic Diseases Branch of the CDC will delve into the public health implications of Valley fever. The presentations will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
This enlightening program coincides with the CDC’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2024, running from September 16-20. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills in addressing Valley Fever.
Together, we can make a positive impact on our community’s health.
Click here to register for the webinar
Speakers
Geetha Sivasubramanian, MD, FIDSA
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
Dr. Geetha Sivasubramanian is a fellowship-trained infectious disease specialist with extensive experience in academia and clinical practice. She has published numerous studies on infectious diseases and has received recognition for her excellence in teaching and research. Her research focuses on fungal infections, valley fever, and health disparities.
Mitsuru Toda, PhD, MS
Epidemiologist, Outbreaks & Endemics Unit Lead, Mycotic Diseases Branch, CDC
Samantha Williams, MPH
Epidemiologist, Mycotic Diseases Branch, CDC