Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows
Arizona is seeing a surge in cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris, according to CDC data.
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The obvious questions
What is Candida auris?
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that has spread to half the US. It is contaminating healthcare spaces and has been reported in hospitals in Michigan and Arizona.
Should the public be concerned about Candida auris?
WBTV and WDBJ7 have both asked whether the public should be concerned about the spread of Candida auris. The CDC is monitoring the spread of the fungus, and health experts in Michigan are on high alert.
What is being done to address the spread of Candida auris?
The CDC is monitoring the spread of Candida auris. Health experts in Michigan are on high alert. The public is advised to stay informed about the spread of the fungus.
The story so far
Arizona has seen a surge in cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus. The fungus, known as a 'superbug', has spread to half the US. It is contaminating healthcare spaces, raising concerns among health experts.
The fungus is spreading through hospitals in Michigan. The CDC has reported a surge in cases in Arizona. CNN, CBS News and WBTV have all published articles on the fungus, with WBTV and WDBJ7 both asking whether the public should be concerned.
The CDC is monitoring the spread of the fungus. Health experts in Michigan are on high alert. The public is advised to stay informed about the spread of Candida auris.
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The reporting (6)
- What to know about Candida auris, a fungus contaminating healthcare spaces CNN · 1d ago
- ‘Superbug’ fungus has spread to half the US. Should you be concerned? WBTV · 1d ago
- Drug-resistant fungas on the radar in Michigan as health experts monitor spread CBS News · 1d ago
- What to know about the drug-resistant fungus spreading through Michigan hospitals WILX · 1d ago
- ‘Superbug’ fungus has spread to half the US. Should you be concerned? WDBJ7 · 1d ago
- Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows AZ Family · 1d ago
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