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"Seattle's First Outbreak of Deadly Candida Auris Fungus"

Candida auris, a rare and deadly fungal infection, has caused concerns in the United States with recent cases reported in Washington. The infection, often resistant to antifungal medications, poses a significant threat, especially in healthcare facilities, and can lead to severe disease with a high mortality rate. Symptoms include fever, chills, and body aches, and treatment involves antifungal medications, although limited efficacy and potential for resistance development complicate therapeutic interventions. Management strategies focus on stringent infection control measures within healthcare settings to prevent its spread.

via Hindustan Times|

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Deadly Candida auris Fungus Outbreak Hits Washington State

Washington state reports its first known outbreak of the deadly fungal infection Candida auris, with four cases detected so far. The infection was discovered in patients at Kindred Hospital Seattle, and investigations are ongoing to determine the original source. Candida auris is a dangerous fungus that often resists antifungal medications and poses a significant risk to patients in long-term care facilities. Preventive measures include isolation and treatment with antifungal drugs, although some infections may be resistant to all available treatments.

via Hindustan Times|

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Drug-resistant ringworm infections detected in NYC, first in the US.

Two cases of drug-resistant ringworm infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae have been reported in New York City, marking the first such cases in the US. The fungus has spread rapidly in South Asia due to overuse of medications to treat them, including topical antifungals and corticosteroids. Drug-resistant fungi are a serious public health concern, and cases of Candida auris, another type of drug-resistant fungal infection, have been spreading in health care facilities in the US. Typically, cases of ringworm are treated with antifungal creams, but some particularly difficult cases require antifungal medications taken in pill form.

via AOL|

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Understanding Candida Auris Treatment and Prevention.

Candida auris infections are on the rise and can be challenging to treat due to drug resistance. The most common course of treatment is a combination of antifungal medications that target the fungal cell wall. Increasing the dose of antifungals or injecting medicine directly into the infected area are options if the medications are not effective, but they come with toxic side effects. Over-the-counter drugs and dietary modifications are not effective in treating or preventing Candida auris infections. Good infection-prevention strategies like washing hands and separating infected patients in clinical settings can help prevent the spread of the infection.

via Verywell Health|

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The Spread of Drug-Resistant Fungus in U.S. Health Care Facilities.

Candida auris, a highly drug-resistant fungus, is spreading rapidly in U.S. health care facilities and has been detected in 35 states since it was first reported in 2016. The fungus poses a danger to people with weakened immune systems, including those on ventilators, with lines and tubes that go into their bodies, who frequently stay in hospitals or nursing homes. The CDC deems C. auris as an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat because it is often resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, it spreads easily in health care facilities and it can cause severe infections in very sick people, which could lead to potential fatalities.

via VERIFYThis.com|

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Rapidly Spreading and Deadly Fungal Infection Sweeps Across US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection that is spreading at an alarming rate in medical facilities across the United States. The infection has been identified in more than half of the states across the US, including Georgia. Candida auris poses a major threat to immunocompromised individuals, especially those in hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities. The concern stems from how easily Candida auris spreads and how resistant it is to three of the most common antifungal medications. Researchers at the University of Georgia are currently working on a vaccine that has shown signs it could treat the infection.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

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Rapid Spread of Deadly Fungus in US Healthcare Facilities Detected by CDC

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that preys primarily on older people with weakened immune systems, has spread rapidly during the pandemic and is now in more than half the 50 states, according to a new research paper. The surge represents a “dramatic increase” in caseload and transmission of C. auris, which is particularly dangerous because it resists treatment by common antifungal medications. The pandemic likely worsened the spread of C. auris, as less emphasis was put on screening for it and personal protective gear was reused due to supply shortages. Health officials are concerned that if resistance to frontline treatment class of drugs called echinocandins becomes more common, C. auris could become extremely difficult, if not impossible, to treat.

via The New York Times|

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