How a Deadly Superbug Tricks the Immune System to Survive in Hair Follicles

Deadly fungus kills thousands every year. Scientists found where it hides

A deadly fungus that kills thousands a year hides in hair follicles. Scientists have just found how they could stop it.

A Deadly Fungal Superbug Spreading In Over 20 US States Hides In Hair Follicles To Evade The Immune System

This sneaky superbug has found a loophole.

How a Deadly Superbug Tricks the Immune System to Survive in Hair Follicles

Learn how Candida auris takes advantage of the skin’s immune response to stay put inside hair follicles.

Deadly Candida auris hides in hair follicles by rewiring skin immunity

Since its discovery in Japan in 2009, a deadly fungus has emerged in hospitals around the world. The pathogen, known as Candida auris, lives silently on the skin. But it can be deadly if it reaches the bloodstream, killing about 3,000 patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities a year in the U.S.

Drug-Resistant Candida Auris Fungus Found in 23 US States. Here's How It Hides In Hair Follicles

Scientists have uncovered a new survival strategy used by Candida auris (C. auris), a drug-resistant fungus that has become one of the world’s most concerning healthcare-associated pathogens. New research suggests the fungus can hide inside hair follicles, allowing it to evade the immune system before potentially entering the bloodstream in vulnerable patients. The findings offer fresh insight into why Candida auris can persist on the skin for m…