Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida auris Spreads Across 26 States
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The CDC reports 3,437 cases of Candida auris—a drug-resistant yeast—across 26 states as of July 25, 2026. Infections range from skin to bloodstream and can be difficult to treat due to antifungal resistance. Case numbers have risen over the past decade, though the growth rate is slowing. Prevention focuses on screening patients, strict hand hygiene, isolating infected individuals, and thorough disinfection and use of protective equipment in healthcare facilities.
Topics:health#antifungal-resistance#candida-auris#cdc#health#hospital-acquired-infection#infection-control
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