Deadly Fungus Candida auris Spreads to 23 States in 2026
The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris continues to spread across the U.S., with new data from the CDC confirming its presence in 23 states. Efforts to contain this deadly pathogen have proven challenging as it moves into new areas.
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