Candida auris Rising in U.S. Hospitals | Reno News

Candida auris, a deadly drug-resistant fungus, is spreading fast across the U.S., with Nevada leading the West and California now reporting more cases than Nevada this year—both states accounting for nearly half of all active infections nationwide. Thriving in hospitals and long-term care facilities, it targets the most vulnerable: patients with serious health conditions or medical devices. While Texas tops the national list, Michigan and Illinois follow closely, underscoring the urgent need for vigilance and infection control as the CDC watches this silent but dangerous threat escalate. 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/ead6ff7ffc89eeeb