Texas Grapples with Drug-Resistant Candida auris as Researchers Seek New Treatments

A deadly fungus, Candida auris, has infected 459 people in Texas since mid‑August and more than 4,500 nationwide, with Texas ranking third in the country; many cases are resistant to common antifungals like fluconazole, raising concerns about treatment and infection control. Mortality for serious infections can reach 30–60%. Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are studying resistance, calling for better testing, more clinical trials, and new drugs, while emphasizing strict hand hygiene and prevention to curb spread.