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The Last of Us depicts a parasitic fungus evolving to control humans. Could a fungal pandemic happen in real life?

Three scientists call fact or fiction on fungal infections in HBO's new hit show, The Last of Us.  (HBO)

What if COVID-19 wasn't the disease to plunge the world into a pandemic? 

What if it was a parasitic fungus?

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