Candida auris fungus: What is it, how is it spread in swimming pools and what is its link with Javier Acosta

Candida auris is an emerging fungus that has raised public health concerns due to its resistance to drugs and its ability to spread in hospital settings. This microorganism was first identified in 2009 in Japan and, since then, it has been detected in several countries, including Mexico, the United States and Europe. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: Javier Acosta: Who is he and why did his story touch millions of hearts? Candida auris stands out for being h…

The case of Javier Acosta, a 36-year-old Colombian boy, has attracted public attention after being euthanized on August 30. He suffered from an illness caused by the fungus Candida auris, which left him in a wheelchair and worsened with no chance of recovery. The fact has raised questions about the seriousness of this condition and its resistance to conventional treatments, raising questions about its contagion and why it has been so difficult t…