#Globalhealththreats

A new health alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the rapid spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus increasingly found in hospitals and long-term care facilities in the United States. Health officials warn that C. auris is hard to treat and can cause severe infections, particularly among vulnerable patients.

Since its first identification in 2016, C. auris has grown from a handful of cases to thousands in 2023. The fungus is linked with high mortality, underscoring the need for strict infection control in healthcare settings.