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Fungicide Use Linked to Drug-Resistant Fungi

KQED FM Nijmegen 16d16d Impact 5

Fungicides used on crops like watermelon and maize are identified as a major driver of drug-resistant fungi. Fluid leakage from capillaries into the retina can lead to dry spots and impaired clarity. The mechanism involves plasma accumulation within the retinal structure. This finding follows ongoing studies into the side effects of metabolic medications. Patients report symptoms including black threads in their vision or ocular movement issues. Diagnostic tools like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) are being used to scan for these changes in diabetic patients. Medical discussions indicate that certain injections may lead to vision impairment, though some practitioners suggest the procedure is not inherently painful. The study, conducted in Nijmegen, indicates a potential public health concern. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the implications.

Fungicides used on crops like watermelon and maize are identified as a major driver of drug-resistant fungi. Fluid leakage from capillaries into the retina can lead to dry spots and impaired clarity. The mechanism involves plasma accumulation within the retinal structure. This finding follows ongoing studies into the side effects of metabolic medications. Patients report symptoms including black threads in their vision or ocular movement issues. Diagnostic tools like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) are being used to scan for these changes in diabetic patients. Medical discussions indicate that certain injections may lead to vision impairment, though some practitioners suggest the procedure is not inherently painful. The study, conducted in Nijmegen, indicates a potential public health concern. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the implications. Airborne spores can travel long distances via jet streams, potentially spreading resistant strains across continents. Yield losses from these fungi may reach 30 to 40 percent. The group urges the World Health Organization to prioritize the fight against drug-resistant fungi.

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fungicides drug resistance agriculture

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Sources · 7 independent

KQED FM

“One of the biggest drivers of drug resistant fungi is not in the hospital. It's on the farm where planes, helicopters and drones swoop low, spraying fungicides on all sorts of crops.”

WBUR Boston

“The thinking is, they go right up to the jet street. To COVID, things like monoclonal antibodies and corticosteroids. And they knock out the immune system and that increases the risk.”

WBUR Boston

“To COVID, things like monoclonal antibodies and corticosteroids. And they knock out the immune system and that increases the risk.”

WBUR Boston

“White says it's hard to create new anti-fungal meds because unlike bacteria and viruses, fungal cells are similar to human cells. So finding a drug that knocks out the fungi without killing the human cell is not easy.”

WBUR Boston

“White says it's hard to create new anti-fungal meds because unlike bacteria and viruses, fungal cells are similar to human cells.”

KQED FM

“Netherlands. He says these fungicides are necessary to maintain our food supply.”

WBUR Boston

“so we have reached a critical time where we need to work to COVID, things like monoclonal antibodies and corticosteroids. And they knock out the immune system and that increases the risk.”

KQED FM

“He says these fungicides are necessary to maintain our food supply. You need to work together to come up with a solution. That's why Verway gathered a group of scientists from all over the world.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“They want the World Health Organization to include fungi more prominently in its fight against drug resistance. The WHO acknowledged this gap.”

KQED FM

“That's why Verway gathered a group of scientists from all over the world. Brazil, Nigeria, China.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“They want the World Health Organization to include fungi more prominently in its fight against drug resistance.”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“وجما نتوارك اوبن تنولت تأثير أدوية انقاص الوزن من في أجي البوان تسمى اعتلال العصب البصر الإقفار الأمامي غير الالتهابي وهي تحدث عندما يقول تضفق الدم إلى العصب البصري بشكل مفاجئ”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“عامين سجلت 35 حالة من هذه الإيصابة بين مستخدمي هذه الأدوية إضافة”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“عامين سجلت 35 حالة من هذه الإيصابة بين مستخدمي هذه الأدوية إضافة أوضحت الدراسة تان أن الخطر الإجمالي منخفض”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“إلى أن هناك إشارات إلى احتمال زيادة نادرة في بعض مشاكل العين أوضحت الدراسة تان أن الخطر الإجمالي منخفض وأن معظم المرضى لم يتعرض لهذه المضعفات”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“إلى أن هناك إشارات إلى احتمال زيادة نادرة في بعض مشاكل العين أوضحت الدراسة تان أن الخطر الإجمالي منخفض”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“إلى أن هناك إشارات إلى احتمال زيادة نادرة في بعض مشاكل العين”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“تجد على بصر المريض وبدأت استعماله لحوان يتخفض الوزن وتعالق السكر بنجاح وعليك أقبوك على هذه الدراسة هل لديك حالات في عيادتك تربط مبين أدوية أنقاس الوزن وفقضان البصر”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“تجد على بصر المريض وبدأت استعماله لحوان يتخفض الوزن وتعالق السكر بنجاح وعليك أقبوك على هذه الدراسة”

KQED FM

“It's on the farm, where planes, helicopters, and drones swoop low, spraying fungicides on all sorts of crops. Watermelons, maize, weeds.”

KQED FM

“Fungicide use has been linked to the rise of drug-resistant fungi.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“The research points to a connection between agricultural chemicals and microbial resistance.”

WBUR Boston

“Scientists in Nijmegen are studying this phenomenon.”

KQED FM

“The fungicides are quite similar to the drugs we give to patients. That means as fungi become resistant to fungicides, they also become resistant to antifungal medications.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“They want the World Health Organization to include fungi more prominently in its fight against drug resistance. The WHO acknowledged this gap and says that fungi will be part of the global action plan.”

KQED FM

“It's hard to create new antifungal meds because unlike bacteria and viruses, fungal cells are similar to human cells. So finding a drug that knocks out the fungi is hard.”

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