Candida Auris Rising in U.S. Hospitals | Baton Rouge News

Candida auris, a deadly drug-resistant yeast, is spreading fast across 28 U.S. states—with over 3,500 clinical cases reported since August 1. Though numbers dipped from last year, experts remain alarmed: this stealthy fungus thrives in hospitals and long-term care facilities, evading most antifungals and often showing up as simple fever or chills. First spotted in the U.S. in 2016 (but global since 2009), it’s especially dangerous for vulnerable patients with tubes or catheters—and can spread even to asymptomatic carriers. California leads with 887 cases this year, followed by the South, including Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Stay vigilant—this one’s not going away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03b8da6912e2042c