CDC Warns of Alarming Spread of Deadly Fungus in US.

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CDC Warns of Alarming Spread of Deadly Fungus in US.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about Candida auris, a deadly fungus that has become more prevalent in the US since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fungus is resistant to antifungal medications and poses a significant threat, particularly in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The CDC is urging the healthcare system to confront the rapid spread of the fungus.

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