US EditionDeadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Is Spreading In CA Hospitals
- A deadly, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading in hospitals and senior care facilities, killing more than 1 in 3 infected individuals.
- In 2023, 4,514 cases of C. Auris were reported, with California having the highest number.
- The CDC declared C. Auris an 'urgent threat' due to its antifungal resistance and high mortality rates between 30% to 60%.
- Dr. Meghan Lyman emphasized the need for increased surveillance and strict infection control to prevent further spread.
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A drug-resistant fungus is on the rise in American hospitals, targeting patients who already reeling from illness. New cases have been identified in Georgia and Florida hospitals, according to The Hill. Candida auris has been in the U.S. since 2016, but cases have increased annually through 2023, the most recent year for which the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have data. “We’ve had four people at one time on and off, over th…
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