CDC Reports First U.S. Cases of Emerging Fungal Infection, Candida auris
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported the first thirteen cases of Candida auris (C. auris) in the United States. C. auris is a fungal infection that has emerged globally and is sometimes fatal.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the identification of thirteen cases of the fungal infection Candida auris, also known as C. auris, within the United States.
Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen that has garnered international attention due to its resistance to multiple antifungal medications. The CDC is monitoring the situation to understand the scope of the outbreak, modes of transmission, and impact on vulnerable populations.
Specific details regarding the location of the identified cases were not provided in the initial CDC announcement. Further updates are expected as the CDC and state health departments continue to investigate the occurrences.
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