The Rapid Spread of Candida Auris in US Healthcare Facilities.

Candida auris, a deadly fungus that has infected tens of thousands of people, remains deeply mysterious. No one knows where it originally came from or why it is spreading so fast. The fungus has specialised in infecting people who are already vulnerable, such as patients with compromised immune systems or pre-existing illnesses. It has swept through hospitals across the globe, lingering in the environment and hopping between patients. The pathogen is particularly hard to kill and has a fatality rate of between 30 and 72% in infected people. The true origins of C. auris remain a total mystery, but leading theories suggest climate change and the widespread use of antifungals may be to blame.