The Alarming Spread of Deadly Fungus in the US.

The potentially deadly fungus called Candida auris is spreading at an alarming rate in the US, with clinical cases tripling between 2019 and 2021 and now reported in 28 states, according to the CDC. The fungus is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat infections, and can be hard to identify with standard lab tests. Candida auris outbreaks are a big threat in health care settings, where it can cause severe, deadly infections. The CDC recommends proper hygiene and disinfecting procedures to prevent the fungus from spreading.