Candida auris is a dangerous fungal pathogen that has become a global health concern. It spreads easily in health care settings and can cause life-threatening infections, especially in patients with ...

Discover 5 dangerous drug-resistant fungi posing epidemic threats. Learn how these deadly superbugs are spreading and what ...

"You can't fight what you can't see. We need better diagnostics to stop C. auris from spreading." Fungal pathogens are a major threat to public health as they are becoming more prevalent and resistant ...

Candida auris can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or from person to person. It's often found in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, where people ...

The Lone Star State has had 241 cases of Candida auris as of late April (the latest available data from the CDC). Other states seeing the fungus in large numbers include Michigan (185), Ohio (125 ...

MISSOULA, Mont. – A new health concern has emerged in Montana. Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal infection, was recently reported in the state. This infection is primarily found in ...

Candida auris was first discovered in the U.S. in 2016, with 51 cases reported. There were 4,513 cases of C. auris in the U.S. in 2023, up from 2,928 the year before.

However, C. auris can cause more invasive forms of candidiasis that can spread into the bloodstream, central nervous system, and other internal organs — posing a more significant threat to health. The ...

Candida auris was first reported in the U.S. in 2016, the CDC says. Cases have been reported in Canada since 2012, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.