Deadly Fungal Outbreak Hits Washington State

Washington state faces its first outbreak of the deadly and drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris, with four cases detected at Kindred Hospital Seattle First Hill. The pathogen, which tends to infect people with weakened immune systems, has been on the rise in the U.S. since 2016, with over 5,600 infections recorded. The outbreak highlights the challenges of controlling the spread of Candida auris in healthcare facilities and the urgent need for improved infection control practices.