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Drug-Resistant Candida auris Surges in U.S. Healthcare Settings
health8 days ago

Drug-Resistant Candida auris Surges in U.S. Healthcare Settings

A CDC-led report finds that Candida auris, a drug-resistant yeast, is continuing to spread in U.S. healthcare facilities, with 13,507 cases reported from 2022–2024 and cases in more than half the states. Most infections occur in men over 45 in hospitals or long-term care facilities; the fungus can colonize skin and persist on surfaces, complicating outbreak control. It is consistently resistant to fluconazole and increasingly hard to treat with other antifungals, leaving limited options. Some experts suggest climate-related heat could enable the organism’s adaptation, highlighting the ongoing need for stringent infection prevention and disinfection protocols.

via NBC News|
#antifungal-resistance#candida-auris#cdc
New York Faces a Rising Superbug Challenge Fueled by Antibiotic Misuse
health3 months ago

New York Faces a Rising Superbug Challenge Fueled by Antibiotic Misuse

New York is confronting a surge in the drug‑resistant fungus Candida auris and other 'nightmare bacteria'; infections are rising, largely driven by improper antibiotic use, while experts urge better antibiotic stewardship, the development of new drugs, and the PASTEUR Act to stabilize the market and spur research. Statewide last year recorded 623 clinical and 849 surveillance Candida auris cases, with the NYC metro area accounting for about 20% of US cases.

via New York Post|
#antibiotic-resistance#antibiotic-stewardship#candida-auris
Tennessee grapples with surge of drug-resistant Candida auris tied to hospital care
health3 months ago

Tennessee grapples with surge of drug-resistant Candida auris tied to hospital care

Tennessee is seeing a rise in Candida auris with eight active screening cases and forty clinical cases this year. The drug-resistant fungus primarily affects seriously ill patients in hospitals or post-hospital settings, and some infections are linked to international hospital stays. Health officials are monitoring the situation and providing infection-control guidance, with emphasis on frequent hand-washing to curb spread as authorities work to contain the surge.

via WTVC|
#candida-auris#health#hospitals
health5 months ago

California Faces a Drug-Resistant Fungus: Candida auris Spreads in Healthcare Settings

Candida auris, a deadly drug-resistant fungus, has infected more than 7,000 people across 27 states including California, with 1,524 California cases reported in 2025 and a few in 2026. It can cause skin, wound, urinary, and bloodstream infections and is difficult to treat, contributing to a roughly 34% mortality rate in 2016–2022. The infection spreads in healthcare settings via surfaces and equipment, and prevention focuses on strict hand hygiene, patient isolation, room disinfection, and PPE. Vulnerable patients with severe underlying illness are at highest risk; several states report ongoing outbreaks.

via sacbee.com|
#california#candida-auris#cdc
Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across US, Experts Warn
health6 months ago

Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across US, Experts Warn

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, particularly in U.S. hospitals, posing a significant health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and ability to spread on surfaces and equipment. Researchers warn that current diagnostics and treatments lag behind the fungus's evolution, emphasizing the urgent need for new antifungal agents, improved detection, and increased awareness, especially in resource-poor countries. Despite challenges, recent studies suggest potential vulnerabilities in the fungus that could lead to new treatment strategies.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#antifungal-drugs#candida-auris#drug-resistance
Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across the US and Globally
health6 months ago

Superbug Candida auris Spreading Rapidly Across the US and Globally

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, particularly in U.S. hospitals, posing a significant health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and difficulty in detection. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for new treatments, improved diagnostics, and better infection control measures to combat this emerging superbug.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|
#antifungal-drugs#candida-auris#drug-resistance
US Faces Rising Threat from Deadly Superbug and Drug Resistance
health6 months ago

US Faces Rising Threat from Deadly Superbug and Drug Resistance

A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is rapidly spreading across U.S. hospitals and globally, posing a serious health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and ability to survive on surfaces and skin. Experts warn that current diagnostics and treatments are insufficient, emphasizing the need for new antifungal agents, better surveillance, and awareness to combat this emerging superbug.

via AOL.com|
#candida-auris#drug-resistance#fungal-pathogen
Deadly Fungus Spreads Nationwide Amid Rising Drug Resistance
health6 months ago

Deadly Fungus Spreads Nationwide Amid Rising Drug Resistance

A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris has been reported in 27 US states with over 7,000 cases, posing a serious threat in healthcare settings due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and ability to spread easily, highlighting a growing global concern about antifungal resistance and the need for strict infection control measures.

via International Business Times UK|
#antifungal-resistance#candida-auris#cdc
Global Spread of Drug-Resistant Candida auris Poses Rising Threat
health6 months ago

Global Spread of Drug-Resistant Candida auris Poses Rising Threat

A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, posing a serious health threat due to its resistance to treatment and difficulty in diagnosis. It has caused outbreaks in hospitals worldwide, with high mortality rates, and may be linked to climate change. However, advances in antifungal drugs and vaccines offer hope for combating this emerging threat.

via Gizmodo|
#candida-auris#drug-resistant#fungus
Valley Health Monitors Deadly Fungal Infection Cases
health9 months ago

Valley Health Monitors Deadly Fungal Infection Cases

Health officials in the Rio Grande Valley are monitoring rising cases of Candida Auris, a resistant and potentially deadly fungus primarily spread in healthcare settings, with cases increasing in Hidalgo and Cameron counties, posing a risk especially to chronically ill patients, and emphasizing the importance of hygiene and infection control measures.

via KRGV|
#candida-auris#fungus#health
"CDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Infections and Deadly Fungus"
health2 years ago

"CDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Infections and Deadly Fungus"

The CDC has issued a warning about the rise of six drug-resistant 'silent killers' in the US, which have become more prevalent during the Covid-19 pandemic. Infections with these pathogens, including the antifungal-resistant Candida auris, have surged, raising concerns about increased deaths as treatments become less effective. The pandemic's impact on hospital practices and antibiotic overuse has exacerbated the issue, highlighting the need for continued investment in public health measures to combat antimicrobial resistance.

via Daily Mail|
#antimicrobial-resistance#candida-auris#cdc