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Georgia Sees Jump in Drug-Resistant Fungus Cases, CDC Reports

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Georgia Sees Jump in Drug-Resistant Fungus Cases, CDC Reports
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Georgia is seeing a rise in Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, with 193 cases reported in 2026. The organism spreads easily in hospitals and nursing homes, can survive on surfaces and medical equipment, and can cause severe infections that are often resistant to multiple antifungal drugs. The CDC warns of nationwide growth of C. auris, and Georgia requires reporting of cases; health facilities are increasing screening and infection-control measures to prevent transmission.

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