Candida Auris Rising in U.S. Hospitals | Concord News

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, is spreading fast across the U.S., with 28 states reporting over 3,500 cases as of August — down from last year’s peak but still alarming. Experts warn it’s especially dangerous for hospitalized or immunocompromised patients, resisting most antifungal treatments. First detected in the U.S. in 2016, it’s now tracked through both sick patients and asymptomatic carriers who can still spread it. California leads with nearly 900 clinical cases, followed by the South (Texas, Tennessee, Georgia), Midwest (over 750), and even Arizona. Stay vigilant — if you’re medically vulnerable, this one’s not to be ignored. 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/6f00238ff5d96ff5