CDC Alert: A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is increasingly impacting American hospitals, with cases rising annually since its first U.S. appearance in 2016.
- Recent new infections have emerged in Georgia and Florida.
- Dr. Timothy Connelly from Memorial Health in Savannah notes a significant uptick in cases, with as many as four simultaneous infections.
- JoAnna Wagner reports over 1,300 cases in Georgia alone as of February.
This fungus poses a severe threat, especially to vulnerable patients, due to its drug-resistant nature, boasting a concerning 30-60% mortality rate.
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