Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris still on the rise in the U.S.

Candida auris can “colonize” the skin and spread easily to surfaces.

A potentially deadly type of fungus that is almost untreatable continues to pose severe threats to healthcare facilities across the U.S., a new government study found.

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