The United States is attacked by a rare dangerous fungal infection known as Candida auris which is rapidly spreading with four recent cases in Washington state. Doctors have shown concern about its potential dangers due to a high fatality rate, drug resistance, and its ability to easily spread in healthcare facilities, according to a report …
Candida auris: Washington state in the United States reported four cases of fungal infection caused by Candida auris in January 2024. This is the first known outbreak caused by Candida auris in Washington, Seattle and King County health officials said in a statement. In July 2023, one locally acquired case was detected. Candida auris infection …
As Candida auris continues to spread in the United States, four persons in Washington state have tested positive for the deadly fungal infection. Washington State reports four cases of Candida auris (Getty Images) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In a statement, Public Health – Seattle & King County said this is the state’s first known outbreak …
Topline An outbreak of a multi-drug resistant fungal infection in Washington state was reported earlier this week, and although infection is rare, experts warn its high mortality rate, drug resistance and ability to easily spread in healthcare facilities may be cause for concern. Optical microscope view of Candida auris. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images …