Candida auris Spreading, Antifungal Resistance Threat Grows

Medical Xpress · health

The potentially deadly, drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris has spread to 27 states in the US, with Texas reporting the second-highest number of cases. A scientist at UT Health San Antonio highlighted the growing threat posed by this resilient fungus. Antifungal resistance makes infections harder to treat, posing a significant public health challenge.