Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased’
A dangerous fungus spreading among US healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim. New research has revealed that ...
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls 'urgent threat' is spreading in hospitals
There are new signs that a dangerous fungus is once again on the move. Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause ...
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Deadly, drug-resistant fungus spreading in U.S.
In brief Candida auris infections have surged from 52 cases in 2016 to over 4,500 in 2023, CDC data shows The fungus kills ...
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Florida system sees 2,200% rise in C. auris infections since 2019
In a retrospective study, researchers found a 2,200% increase in clinical Candida auris infections at Miami-based Jackson ...
Oregon hospitals saw slight decrease in health care-associated infections in 2023
Oregon hospitals have reported a modest decline in health care-associated infections (HAIs) among patients in 2023, according ...
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Too many catching Covid-19 in hospital, experts say - but precautions being rolled back
But experts are concerned lessons learnt in infection prevention and control are being ignored, and too many people are ...
Fungus labelled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC spreading at ‘alarming rate’ in hospitals
Candida auris (C. auris), a deadly drug-resistant fungus, is rapidly spreading in U.S. hospitals and nursing homes.
The Rising Threat of Candida Auris: A Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities
In recent years, a formidable adversary has emerged in the medical field – Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that poses a serious threat to vulnerable populations in hospitals and nursing homes.
Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly, hospital study finds
New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems.