A drug-resistant fungus, Candida Auris, is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals, posing a severe threat to patients who need invasive medical equipment

SAVANNAH, Ga. —

A fungus, Candida Auris, is further drawing attention from health care professionals across the nation due to its rapid spread and resistance to treatment. The drug-resistant fungus, first identified in 2016, has doubled its prevalence in the U.S. each year since its discovery.

“We’ve had four people at one time on and off, over the past few months, and in years past, it was unusual to have one or even two people with Candida Auris in our hospital,” said Dr. Timothy Connelly at Memorial Health in Savannah.

  • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    2 days ago

    “The fungus will just keep getting bigger and bigger, obstruct certain parts of the lungs, and can cause secondary pneumonia. Eventually, it can go on to kill people,” Connelly said.

    For once I am glad to be in a desert where the humidity in my bedroom is currently 23%. It’s not a real preventative measure, but I’ll take it.

    • P00ptart@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      I live in a humid climate that’s getting drier every quarter. Lack of water isn’t a positive, regardless of other threats. “Thank God I’m dieing of thirst and hunger instead of dieing from malaria, fungus, piranhas or crocodiles!”