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Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris expands across the U.S., including New Jersey
health2 hours ago

Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris expands across the U.S., including New Jersey

A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading across 23 states with more than 3,000 cases this year, mostly in hospitals and nursing homes. The infection can be hard to spot due to nonspecific symptoms, may survive on surfaces for weeks, and has a mortality rate of 30–60%. New Jersey has 166 cases, while Texas leads with 706; health officials warn Candida auris is an urgent antimicrobial-resistance threat identified by the CDC.

via New York Post|
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Candida auris cases reach 3,130 in 23 states, CDC reports
health4 hours ago

Candida auris cases reach 3,130 in 23 states, CDC reports

The CDC reports 3,130 cases of Candida auris across 23 states as of July 18, with Texas leading (706), followed by Michigan (503) and Illinois (366). While yearly case counts rise, the growth rate is slowing. C. auris is a yeast that can cause severe, hard‑to‑treat infections in very ill patients in healthcare settings and can persist on surfaces for long periods. Many strains are resistant to common antifungals; echinocandins are usually effective, though resistance varies. Mortality is estimated at 30%–60%, but deaths are often complicated by underlying illnesses.

via ABC7 Chicago|
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Drug-Resistant Candida auris Surges in U.S. Healthcare Settings
health1 month 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|
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