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New York moves to prevent drug-resistant Candida auris fungus infections
Summary by Ground News
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report this week warning about Candida auris. New York State Department of Health has been working with health care providers since 2016 to track the multidrug-resistant yeast infections in hospitals and long-term care facilities. When a case is confirmed or suspected, officials recommend the patient be moved into a private room.