Candida auris: The Silent Superbug | Kansas City News

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading across the U.S., with over 4,500 cases reported this year—California leading with nearly 1,000. This “superbug” thrives in hospitals, evades antifungal treatments, and has caused deadly infections since 2019. With a high fatality rate between 2017 and 2022, it’s now classified as an emerging infectious disease by the CDC. The fungus can live on surfaces and even skin without symptoms, making containment tough. Hospitals are ramping up hygiene and isolation protocols, but vigilance remains critical as it spreads in 28 states. 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/8fa30b1204f5dce9