02591nas a2200493   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001600054653001200070653001700082653002100099653001500120653001300135100001300148700001400161700001300175700001400188700001500202700001500217700001500232700001500247700001800262700001600280700001100296700001300307700001200320700001200332700001300344700001600357700001200373700001400385700001700399700001500416700001800431700001700449700001300466700001500479245013900494856006500633300000700698490000800705520137000713022001402083       2025                            d  c08/202510aAspergillus10aCandida10aCryptococcus10aMedical Mycology10aOne Health10aPortugal1 aSabino R1 aAntunes F1 aAraujo R1 aBezerra A1 aBrandão J1 aCarneiro C1 aCarvalho A1 aCarvalho D1 aConceição I1 aMedeiros CF1 aCruz C1 aDuarte E1 aHolum S1 aMatos O1 aMaltez F1 aMendonça A1 aMoura G1 aPereira A1 aRodrigues FC1 aTeixeira P1 aValdoleiros S1 aVeríssimo C1 aViegas C1 aMycology P00aAddressing Critical Fungal Pathogens Under a One Health Perspective: Key Insights from the Portuguese Association of Medical Mycology.  uhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11046-025-00981-3  a730 v1903 a<p>Fungal infections have emerged as a significant public health concern, especially with the increasing incidence of severe mycoses caused by pathogens such as Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida auris, Candida albicans, and Cryptococcus neoformans. These fungi, listed as critical priorities by the World Health Organization, pose a heightened risk due to rising antifungal resistance and their severe impact on immunocompromised individuals. This article, coordinated by the Portuguese Association of Medical Mycology, highlights the importance of adopting a One Health perspective to address fungal threats comprehensively. Drawing on interdisciplinary collaboration, the association aims to foster greater awareness, improve diagnostic capabilities, and stimulate research and public health policies in Portugal but also at global level. The paper outlines key strategies for surveillance, prevention, and innovation in fungal diagnostics and therapeutics. Moreover, it emphasizes the urgent need for national coordination and international cooperation in managing fungal infections, advocating for integrative approaches that link human, animal, and environmental health. By presenting a consolidated overview of current challenges and future priorities, this work seeks to enhance preparedness and response mechanisms in the face of escalating fungal threats.</p>  a1573-0832