US Candida Auris Infections Surge by Sevenfold in 5 Years
A study at Jackson Health System in Miami found a significant increase in Candida auris infections over the past five years, with cases rising from 5 to 115 between 2019 and 2023. The fungus is resistant to fluconazole but susceptible to micafungin and amphotericin B. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that all isolates belonged to clade 3, … Read more