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health1 month ago

California Faces a Drug-Resistant Fungus: Candida auris Spreads in Healthcare Settings

Candida auris, a deadly drug-resistant fungus, has infected more than 7,000 people across 27 states including California, with 1,524 California cases reported in 2025 and a few in 2026. It can cause skin, wound, urinary, and bloodstream infections and is difficult to treat, contributing to a roughly 34% mortality rate in 2016–2022. The infection spreads in healthcare settings via surfaces and equipment, and prevention focuses on strict hand hygiene, patient isolation, room disinfection, and PPE. Vulnerable patients with severe underlying illness are at highest risk; several states report ongoing outbreaks.

via sacbee.com|
#california#candida-auris#cdc
Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across US, Experts Warn
health1 month ago

Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across US, Experts Warn

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, particularly in U.S. hospitals, posing a significant health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and ability to spread on surfaces and equipment. Researchers warn that current diagnostics and treatments lag behind the fungus's evolution, emphasizing the urgent need for new antifungal agents, improved detection, and increased awareness, especially in resource-poor countries. Despite challenges, recent studies suggest potential vulnerabilities in the fungus that could lead to new treatment strategies.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#antifungal-drugs#candida-auris#drug-resistance
Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across the US and Globally
health1 month ago

Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across the US and Globally

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, particularly in U.S. hospitals, posing a significant health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and difficulty in detection. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for new treatments, improved diagnostics, and better infection control measures to combat this emerging superbug.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|
#antifungal-drugs#candida-auris#drug-resistance
US Faces Rising Threat from Deadly Superbug and Drug Resistance
health1 month ago

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.

via AOL.com|
#candida-auris#drug-resistance#fungal-pathogen
Deadly Fungus Spreads Nationwide Amid Rising Drug Resistance
health1 month ago

Deadly Fungus Spreads Nationwide Amid Rising Drug Resistance

A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris has been reported in 27 US states with over 7,000 cases, posing a serious threat in healthcare settings due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and ability to spread easily, highlighting a growing global concern about antifungal resistance and the need for strict infection control measures.

via International Business Times UK|
#antifungal-resistance#candida-auris#cdc
Global Spread of Drug-Resistant Candida auris Poses Rising Threat
health1 month ago

Global Spread of Drug-Resistant Candida auris Poses Rising Threat

A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, posing a serious health threat due to its resistance to treatment and difficulty in diagnosis. It has caused outbreaks in hospitals worldwide, with high mortality rates, and may be linked to climate change. However, advances in antifungal drugs and vaccines offer hope for combating this emerging threat.

via Gizmodo|
#candida-auris#drug-resistant#fungus
Valley Health Monitors Deadly Fungal Infection Cases
health5 months ago

Valley Health Monitors Deadly Fungal Infection Cases

Health officials in the Rio Grande Valley are monitoring rising cases of Candida Auris, a resistant and potentially deadly fungus primarily spread in healthcare settings, with cases increasing in Hidalgo and Cameron counties, posing a risk especially to chronically ill patients, and emphasizing the importance of hygiene and infection control measures.

via KRGV|
#candida-auris#fungus#health
"CDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Infections and Deadly Fungus"
health1 year ago

"CDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Infections and Deadly Fungus"

The CDC has issued a warning about the rise of six drug-resistant 'silent killers' in the US, which have become more prevalent during the Covid-19 pandemic. Infections with these pathogens, including the antifungal-resistant Candida auris, have surged, raising concerns about increased deaths as treatments become less effective. The pandemic's impact on hospital practices and antibiotic overuse has exacerbated the issue, highlighting the need for continued investment in public health measures to combat antimicrobial resistance.

via Daily Mail|
#antimicrobial-resistance#candida-auris#cdc
"Uncovering the Next Global Pandemic: Killer Fungi Experts on the Frontline"
health-research2 years ago

"Uncovering the Next Global Pandemic: Killer Fungi Experts on the Frontline"

Scientists at Australia's National Mycological Reference Center are working to prevent the next global pandemic by identifying and researching killer fungi, including the yeast-like fungus Candida auris, which poses a critical threat to public health due to its resistance to drugs. The lack of antifungal treatments has led to a slow-moving fungal pandemic, with the WHO labeling four fungal pathogens as posing a critical threat. The surge of Candida auris infections globally has prompted researchers to develop rapid screening tests and treatments to prevent its spread and potential for another pandemic.

via Daily Mail|
#antifungal-drugs#candida-auris#fungal-infections
"Rising Threat: Deadly Superbug Fungus Spreading Across Multiple U.S. States"
health2 years ago

"Rising Threat: Deadly Superbug Fungus Spreading Across Multiple U.S. States"

Southern Nevada hospitals and nursing homes reported a record high of 69 invasive infections and 133 colonization cases of the drug-resistant "superbug" fungus Candida auris in January, with the majority of cases detected in the region. The fungus, which can be deadly and is difficult to treat, spreads in healthcare facilities and has been mutating in ways that make existing drugs less effective. Health officials attribute the peak in cases to reporting lags and the adoption of a new state regulation requiring facilities to report cases. Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center has reported the highest number of cases in the state and actively screens at-risk patients for the fungus.

via Las Vegas Review-Journal|
#candida-auris#drug-resistant-fungus#health
Rapid Spread of Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Across Multiple US States
health2 years ago

Rapid Spread of Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Across Multiple US States

Candida auris, a deadly and drug-resistant fungus, is on the rise in the Midwest, including Iowa, with cases reported in over half of the country. While Iowa initially had low numbers, there has been a recent increase in clinical and screening cases, causing concern among experts. The fungus can lead to severe illness and is resistant to anti-fungal treatments, posing a threat to vulnerable patients in healthcare facilities.

via K92.3|
#candida-auris#cdc#fungal-infections