23 states report drug-resistant fungus cases, including hundreds in Illinois
A drug-resistant fungus has spread to 23 states, with hundreds of cases in Illinois alone.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: A drug-resistant fungus has spread to 23 states, with hundreds of cases in Illinois alone.
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The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has spread to 23 states, with Texas leading the nation in reported cases. The Houston Chronicle notes that Texas has the highest number of cases, while the Detroit Free Press confirms the spread across half the country.
Coverage does not yet specify how the fungus has spread so widely. The Detroit Free Press and WWBT have both raised concerns about the fungus's spread, but neither outlet has provided details on the specific number of cases in each state.
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Who reported it (4)
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Texas leads nation in Candida auris cases as the drug-resistant fungus spreadsHouston Chronicle · 90d ago
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‘Superbug’ fungus has spread to half the US. Should you be concerned?AZ Family · 90d ago
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Drug-resistant fungus is spreading. How many cases have been reported?Detroit Free Press · 90d ago
Questions people are asking
What is Candida auris?
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that has been spreading across the United States.
Which states have reported cases of Candida auris?
23 states have reported cases of Candida auris, with Texas having the highest number of cases.
How many cases of Candida auris have been reported in Illinois?
Hundreds of cases of Candida auris have been reported in Illinois.
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