학술논문
The Last of Us and the Question of a Fungal Pandemic in Real Life
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 30, Iss 3, Pp 595-598 (2024)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1080-6040
1080-6059
1080-6059
Abstract
The television series The Last of Us imagines a postapocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal pandemic caused by a Cordyceps species. We evaluate whether a fungal pandemic is possible (and reasons behind its current improbability). We further discuss the series’ effect on public perception of fungi, fungal infections, and pandemic response.