Urgent Warning: Candida auris Fungal Infection Spreading Rapidly In U.S.
An “urgent threat” is how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe an emerging fungus. The fungus, Candida auris (C. auris), is resistant to multiple antifungal medications. Testing bodily fluids can identify the yeast. The Candida auris fungal infection has caused concern among the CDC due to its similarity to other yeasts, which may…