DYK? Cordyceps, the fungus seen in The Last of Us, does NOT make people sick. It evolved over millions of years to ONLY infect ants. 🐜 Even though cordyceps doesn't make people sick, humans—especially those with weakened immune systems—can be infected by other fungi. The more you know about fungal infections and your chances of getting one, the better you can protect your health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DzJJeD. | CDC

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