Deadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in California. What to know
A drug-resistant fungus is spreading across multiple US states, raising concerns for public health.
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What is Candida auris?
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that has been spreading in hospitals and long-term care facilities in multiple US states.
How does Candida auris spread?
According to Nature, chitin in the fungus's cell wall allows it to persist on skin.
What can be done to contain Candida auris?
Intensive screening and infection control measures can help contain the spread of Candida auris.
The brief
The fungus Candida auris is spreading in California, Washington and Kentucky. The Tacoma News Tribune, Sacramento Bee and Lexington Herald Leader all describe the fungus as a deadly drug-resistant superbug. The fungus is spreading in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The Nature article explains that chitin, a component of the fungus's cell wall, allows it to persist on skin.
The UW Medicine Newsroom article discusses how intensive screening and infection control measures can contain the spread of C. auris. This suggests that while the fungus is a significant threat, there are strategies in place to manage it. However, the spread of the fungus across multiple states indicates that containment efforts may not be uniformly effective. The stakes are high for public health officials and healthcare providers.
They must balance the need for aggressive containment strategies with the potential for overwhelming resources. The public also stands to lose if the fungus continues to spread unchecked.
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Coverage (7)
- Deadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in California. What to know Sacramento Bee · 3h ago
- Potentially deadly fungus seen in North Carolina. What it is (Video) Merced Sun-Star · 4h ago
- Deadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in Washington state. What to know Tacoma News Tribune · 4h ago
- Chitin drives Candida auris skin persistence Nature · 4h ago
- A drug-resistant fungus is spreading in Kentucky. Here’s what we know Lexington Herald Leader · 4h ago
- Intensive screening, infection control can contain C. auris UW Medicine | Newsroom · 4h ago
- Deadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in California. What to know Sacramento Bee · 4h ago
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