The Deadly Spread of Candida Auris in the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned healthcare facilities to be on the lookout for Candida auris, a deadly fungus that has been detected in more than half of U.S. states and is spreading rapidly. The fungus is especially dangerous because it is resistant to antifungal drugs, making it hard to treat. It can cause serious and invasive infections, and is most likely to spread to people with compromised immune systems. Candida auris is also difficult to identify with standard lab tests and has adapted to survive on surfaces, making it an "urgent antimicrobial resistance threat."