Advisory Board March 22, 2023

During the pandemic, Candida auris (C. auris), a deadly and highly drug-resistant fungus, saw a “dramatic” rise in cases, according to a new CDC study. Now, as the fungus becomes more widespread, health experts are concerned it will continue to evolve and become even more difficult to treat.

What is C. auris?

C. auris was first reported in Japan in 2009, but the earliest strain has been tracked to South Korea in 1996. Since then, it has spread to several different countries worldwide, including the United States, where it was reported in both Illinois and New York in 2016. It can spread through skin or clothing, particularly in healthcare facilities.

The fungus can cause deadly infections in a patient’s bloodstream,...

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