Fungicide resistance: A threat to the health of humans, animals and plants

Fungi can cause disease in humans, animals and plants. Every year, 1.5 million people die from fungal infections, and fungal attacks in food crops threaten food production. To protect ourselves, we have developed chemical agents—in the form of medicines or pesticides—that kill harmful fungi. The most effective remedy against fungal infections is a group of substances collectively known as azoles.