Could A Rare, Deadly ‘Superbug’ Fungus Be Gaining A Foothold?

(By David Thill, Medill News Service for Kaiser Health News)

The number of U.S. patients infected with a rare but dangerous fungal “superbug” called Candida auris has climbed quickly to 200 as of Dec. 31, according to the latest figures from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading article here…

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