Endemic diagnostic algorithms
Download practical algorithms supporting recognition and diagnosis of blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and coccidioidomycosis in patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
2026 Archive • September 14–18, 2026
Fungal diseases start where life happens.
Fungal exposures occur where patients live, work, travel, and receive care. During Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2026, Fungus Education Hub joined CDC and partner organizations to help healthcare professionals recognize fungal infections earlier, select appropriate diagnostic testing, and connect with practical clinical education.
#ThinkFungus26
Campaign graphic: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
One topic each day
Clinical tools for every FDAW topic.
CDC created the campaign graphics and key messages. We paired each daily topic with provider-focused algorithms, courses, webinars, and clinical resources available through Fungus Education Hub.
Monday, September 14
Primary care
Primary care, urgent care, and emergency clinicians are often the first to evaluate fungal pneumonias. When community-acquired pneumonia does not improve as expected—or exposure and travel history raise concern—consider endemic mycoses and use testing algorithms early.
Provider tools and education
Tuesday, September 15
Antifungal resistance
Resistance can complicate treatment across yeasts, molds, and dermatophytes. Stewardship depends on accurate identification, appropriate antifungal selection and dosing, susceptibility data when available, and therapeutic drug monitoring when indicated.
Clinical resistance resources
Wednesday, September 16
Travel-associated infections
Travel and environmental history can be important diagnostic clues. Ask about medical tourism, cave exposure, wildfire smoke, soil disruption, and time spent in regions where coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis are endemic.
Travel and endemic mycoses resources
Thursday, September 17
Fungal skin infections
Drug-resistant dermatophytes and emerging sexually associated infections may resemble more common dermatoses. Confirm the diagnosis, obtain a detailed exposure history, and be alert to treatment failure or atypical presentations.
Dermatology resources
Friday, September 18
Fungal diagnostics and therapeutics
Rapid, accurate identification and susceptibility testing support clinical decision-making and antifungal stewardship. Explore advanced diagnostics, reference laboratory information, and case-based education designed for clinicians.
Diagnostics education and tools
FDAW 2026 video highlights
Watch and share
Revisit two short videos created for Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2026.
Provider education
Clinical resources to use beyond FDAW
Fungal Diagnostics Hub
Find diagnostic assays, reference laboratory information, testing resources, and education to support fungal disease diagnosis.
Antifungal resistance resources
Use visual education and expert discussion to strengthen awareness of resistance, stewardship, and treatment challenges.
Fungus Education Hub is proud to support the 10th annual Fungal Disease Awareness Week by connecting healthcare professionals with practical tools and expert education. Explore and share these archived resources using #ThinkFungus26.