The Rapid Spread of Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections in the US
Candida auris, a potentially deadly drug-resistant fungus, is spreading rapidly in health care facilities across the US, with New Jersey being one of the hardest-hit states. The fungus can harm immunocompromised patients and is resistant to some anti-fungal drugs. Standard infection control measures, such as disinfecting surfaces and testing patients for the fungus, can help contain its spread. Other states with high numbers of cases include Nevada, California, and Florida.