Published 1 year ago

Cases and transmission of highly contagious fungal infections see dramatic increase between 2019 and 2021

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A study of national surveillance data found that cases of Candida auris, a highly contagious fungal infection, rose drastically between 2019 and 2021 reflecting increased transmission.

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Times of India

Candida auris: Know about the fatal drug-resistant fungus spreading across US and its symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which claims that it poses a major danger to world health, revealed that 5,754 instances were discovered through screening and 2,377 additional clinical diagnoses were recorded last year.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Candida auris fungal infections spreading in US at 'alarming' rate, says CDC

It causes severe illness in those with weakened immune systems, the CDC says.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreading Rapidly Through US

The drug-resistant fungus, known as Candida auris, is especially concerning as it can cause severe illness in those with weakened immune systems.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

Candida auris: deadly fungal infections spreading across US at ‘worrisome’ rate

Between 2020 and 2021 cases of Candida auris doubled, with symptoms including antibiotic-resistant high fever with chills

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Superbug fungus cases in U.S. rose dramatically during pandemic

U.S. cases of the dangerous fungus Candida auris tripled over just three years, and researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the COVID-19 pandemic is likely partly to blame. More than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study.

1 year ago·Canada

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