Candida auris Spreading Quickly Throughout US

Colonized Candida auris patients shed fungus via skin. Image: iStock

Amidst growing concerns about other drug-resistant diseases spreading throughout the world, in the US, a fungal disease, Candida auris, is a particular worry in some healthcare circles. Capable of causing serious infections and even fatalities, the growing potential for a Candida auris epidemic demands understanding, continued surveillance, and appropriate preparations.  What is Candida auris?  Candida… Continue reading Candida auris Spreading Quickly Throughout US

Deadly Virus is Spreading in Hospitals in the UK

Hospital-acquired infections are a common cause of patient illness and death around the world, including in well-developed hospital systems. The United Kingdom recently reported on an outbreak  in which over 200 patients were colonized with the fungus Candida auris (C. auris). Colonization occurs when the fungus is detected on a patient’s skin, and patients may… Continue reading Deadly Virus is Spreading in Hospitals in the UK