US Faces Rising Threat from Deadly Superbug and Drug Resistance

A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is rapidly spreading across U.S. hospitals and globally, posing a serious health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and ability to survive on surfaces and skin. Experts warn that current diagnostics and treatments are insufficient, emphasizing the need for new antifungal agents, better surveillance, and awareness to combat this emerging superbug.