Infections rates are rising for drug-resistant strain of fungus that has been found in the hospital systems of at least two states.
The Hill reports that the fungus, Candida auris, was first found i… [+1509 chars]
Drug-resistant fungus is ‘urgent threat’ according to CDC, and infections are spreading - PennLive
While C. auris may not a serious threat to healthy people, it is becoming more frequent, particularly in hospitals, where it "can cause severe infections with high death rates."
By:Sean Adams | sadams@pennlive.com
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